Overdam Feather Reed Grass

Year-Round Visual Interest
Vertical Structure for Landscaping
Low Maintenance Landscaping Solution

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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: Elegant Variegated Ornamental Grass for Every Landscape

Overdam Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Overdam’) is a stunning ornamental grass prized for its upright form, creamy-white variegated foliage, and graceful plumes. Ideal for adding structure, texture, and year-round interest, this cool-season grass is a favorite among landscapers, gardeners, and designers.

🌿 Key Features of Overdam Feather Reed Grass

Botanical Name: Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Overdam’
Common Name: Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Plant Type: Ornamental grass / perennial
Mature Height: 4–5 feet (with flower plumes)
Spread: 2–3 feet
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4–9
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Growth Rate: Moderate

Overdam stands out with its variegated green leaves edged in creamy white, providing visual contrast even before its flowers appear.

🌾 Why Choose Overdam Feather Reed Grass?

1. Year-Round Visual Interest

This ornamental grass offers multi-season appeal, from fresh variegated foliage in spring to airy, wheat-like flower spikes in summer that turn golden in fall and persist into winter.

2. Vertical Structure for Landscaping

With its upright, clumping growth habit, Overdam creates architectural height without spreading aggressively, making it perfect for borders, focal points, and privacy screening.

3. Low Maintenance Landscaping Solution

Overdam Feather Reed Grass is drought-tolerant once established, easy to grow, and requires minimal care — a great choice for beginner gardeners and low-maintenance landscapes.

🌞 Growing Conditions & Care Tips

Sunlight

Thrives best in full sun, but tolerates light shade. More sun encourages stronger growth and better flowering.

Soil Requirements

Prefers well-drained soil
Adapts to clay, loam, and sandy soils
Performs well in moderately fertile conditions

Watering

Keep soil moderately moist during establishment
Once mature, it becomes fairly drought-tolerant

Planting & Care

1. Planting: This is a large landscape tree and as such, requires a bit of planning before planting. First, measure the area where you would like to plant your hedge or row. You will need the length of the area of planting to estimate the number of trees you need.

When planting, dig a hole for each tree that is three times as wide as the root ball but just as deep. Place the tree, fill in around the tree with the same soil you took out when initially digging the hole. Finally, tamp down as you fill to cut back on any air pockets from forming, water the tree, then mulch to conserve moisture.

2. Watering: For the first two weeks, water your new tree every other day by holding a hose around it and counting to 20. If you don’t have a hose, 2 large watering cans full of water will do (smaller trees may only need a light soaking so a single can may suffice).

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FAQs

How tall does Overdam Feather Reed Grass grow?
This ornamental grass typically grows 4 to 5 feet tall when in bloom and spreads about 2 to 3 feet wide, making it ideal for vertical accents in landscapes.
Is Overdam Feather Reed Grass evergreen?
No, Overdam is deciduous. It dies back in winter but provides visual interest with dried plumes and regrows in spring.
How do you care for Overdam Feather Reed Grass?
Care is simple:
- Water regularly until established
- Cut back to a few inches above ground in late winter or early spring
- Divide every few years to maintain health

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Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Cold Hardy

Mature Height	Large: Up to 6 ft
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

Growing Zones 5-8 Outdoors

(hardy down to -10℉)

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