Overdam Feather Reed Grass

Variegated Foliage
Upright Garden Texture
Long-Lasting Plumes

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Overdam Feather Reed Grass

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Overdam Feather Reed Grass

Overdam Feather Reed Grass is a variegated ornamental grass with narrow green leaves edged in creamy white and upright summer plumes. Its refined vertical form, bright foliage, and long-lasting seed heads make it a beautiful choice for sunny borders, containers, mass plantings, and modern landscape accents.

Why choose Overdam Feather Reed Grass?

Choose Overdam Feather Reed Grass for crisp cream-edged foliage, a tidy clumping habit, and elegant seasonal movement. This feather reed grass offers strong vertical structure without taking over the garden, making it easy to use in narrow beds, mixed perennial borders, and repeated landscape plantings. Its summer plumes add height and softness, while the foliage and tan seed heads continue contributing texture into fall and winter.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Overdam’
Common Name: Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial ornamental grass
Growth Habit: Upright, clumping, narrow vertical habit

Overdam Feather Reed Grass Additional Information

Overdam Feather Reed Grass is prized for its bright variegated foliage, which gives borders a lighter, more textured look than solid green ornamental grasses. The narrow leaves form a tidy upright clump, while feathery plumes appear in early to midsummer and rise above the foliage. These plumes mature from soft purplish or pinkish tones to warm tan, creating an elegant vertical accent that can remain attractive well into winter.

This deciduous ornamental grass dies back above ground after the growing season but leaves useful winter structure if left standing. It works beautifully in mass plantings, foundation beds, rain-garden edges, mixed borders, containers, and narrow spaces where height is wanted without a wide spread. Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Divide mature clumps in spring if they become crowded or need refreshing.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Overdam Feather Reed Grass in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Place the crown level with the surrounding soil and allow enough space for the clump to mature without crowding nearby plants.

2. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to help roots establish. Once established, provide supplemental water during extended dry periods, especially in hot, sunny sites or container plantings.

3. Mulching: Apply a light 1–2 inch layer of mulch around the plant to help conserve moisture and reduce weeds. Keep mulch away from the crown so new shoots emerge cleanly in spring.

4. Pruning: Leave foliage and plumes standing through winter for texture, then cut the clump back in late winter or early spring before fresh new growth appears.

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FAQs

How large does Overdam Feather Reed Grass get?
Overdam Feather Reed Grass typically grows about 2–3 feet tall in foliage, with flower plumes often reaching around 3–4 feet tall. Its clump usually stays relatively narrow.
Does Overdam Feather Reed Grass need full sun?
It performs best in full sun to partial shade. More sun usually encourages stronger upright growth, better variegation, and a fuller plume display.
When does Overdam Feather Reed Grass bloom?
It typically produces feathery plumes in early to midsummer. The plumes mature to tan and can remain attractive through fall and into winter.

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Lush Foliage
Full Sun
Seasonal

Mature Height	10' +
Mature Spread	0-5 ft
Growth Rate	Moderate
Botanical Name	Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Bloom Time	Late Spring, Early Summer
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Poaceae
Flower Color	Blue/Purple, Pink
Hardiness Zones	4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Needs	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#2 Container

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Growing Zones 4-9 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -30)

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