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Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name: Overdam Feather Reed Grass
A refined, upright ornamental grass valued for its clean variegation and strong vertical habit. Narrow green blades are edged with creamy white, providing bright contrast from spring through fall. Airy flower plumes emerge in early summer with a soft pink cast, maturing to tan and persisting into winter for extended seasonal interest. Growth is clump-forming and non-invasive, maintaining a tidy, architectural presence without spreading or flopping. Growing Conditions Light: Full sun to part shade (best variegation in full sun) Soil: Moist, well-drained; adaptable to a wide range of soil types Water: Average; drought tolerant once established Cold Hardiness: Excellent winter tolerance Hardiness USDA Zones: 4a–9b Mature Size Height: 4–5 ft (5–6 ft in flower) Width: 2–3 ft Features White-edged variegated foliage Upright, clump-forming habit Early-season flower plumes Excellent winter interest Landscape Uses Mass plantings and drifts Vertical accents and borders Foundation and backdrop plantings Formal and naturalistic gardens Why Growers Choose It Bright variegation without aggressive spreading Maintains strong form throughout the season Reliable, low-maintenance ornamental grass
| Plant Type: | Ornamental Grass |
| Width: | 2-3' |
| Height: | 4-5' |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Fruit | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Zone: | 4 - 8 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Summer, Late Summer |
| Landscape/Use: | Foundation, Mass Planting, Accent Plant |
| Shape: | Clump |
| Soil Type | Loamy |
| Flower Color: | Pink, Green |
