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feather reed grass 'Overdam'

Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Overdam' (v)

Genus: Calamagrostis
Family: Poaceae

About this plant

'Overdam' is a compact tufted grass forming a clump of narrow, yellow to cream-striped leaves, with airy purplish sprays of flower becoming pale brown in winter

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Easy to grow in most moist, humus-rich, well-drained fertile soils, but will tolerate all but the poorest soils

Pruning

Cut back old stems to the ground in early spring before growth resumes

Propagation

Propagate by division in mid-spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be affected by a rust

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerCity CourtyardGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryGreenhouse

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years