Calamagrostis X acutiflora 'Overdam'

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Variegated Feather Reed Grass

  
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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer:

 

Description

An upright ornamental reed grass that is compact and works well in smaller spaces. It grows 2-3' high with soft green blades and light brown flower stems.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Grass

 

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

 

Flower Color

Gold

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green, White, Variegated

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Foundation, Park

 

Special Uses

Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.