Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam' (Feather Reed Grass)
Botanical Information
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Calamagrostis |
| Species | x acutiflora |
| Cultivar | 'Overdam' |
| Category | Perennials |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b - 7a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -18 - (-12) |
| Temperature (°F) | 0 - 10 |
| Height | 75 - 150 cm |
| Spread | 45 - 60 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Mound-forming grass. |
| Landscape | Excellent accent for borders and for narrow spaces, however can become invasive. |
| Propagation | Propagate by division. |
| Cultivation | Grown in average, medium to wet soil in full sun. |
| Notable Specimens | Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are arching and striped white. |
| Flower Description | Pink-green colour. |
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