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Calamagrostis Overdam

Calamagrostis Overdam

Name: Calamagrostis Overdam
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 14469g
Price: 26.75 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

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Calamagrostis Overdam, Calamagrostis Overdam Grass, Calamagrostis acutiflora Overdam, Calamagrostis x acutiflora Overdam, Calamagrostis acut Overdam

Calamagrostis Overdam, commonly known as the Feather Reed Grass, is an impressive ornamental grass that grows as a clump and produces upright leaves that are variegated green and white. Soft and feathery flowers appear above the foliage during summer as it grows to 90 cm tall and 50 cm wide. Calamagrostis Overdam provides an outstanding display when mass planted, and is often planted in clusters, included in borders, used as a groundcover, added to a mixed planting, or planted on a bank.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Grasses
Height:	90 cm
Spread:	50 cm
Flowering time:	Summer, Autumn, Winter
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Calamagrostis Overdam, Calamagrostis Overdam Grass, Calamagrostis acutiflora Overdam, Calamagrostis x acutiflora Overdam, Calamagrostis acut Overdam

Calamagrostis Overdam Grass

The Calamagrostis Overdam grass grows as a clump and produces upright leaves that are variegated green and white. Soft and feathery flowers appear above the foliage during summer which are green initially but age to a wheat-brown colour. It typically grows to 90 cm tall and 50 cm wide and are normally cut back in winter just above ground level to regrow again. This grass is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates but will grow best on a well-drained site in full sun or partial shade. The Calamagrostis Overdam grass provides an outstanding display when mass planted, and is often planted in clusters, included in borders, used as a groundcover, added to a mixed planting, or planted on a bank.