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Variegated Reed Grass

Calamagrostis 'Overdam'

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Overview

Calamagrostis 'Overdam', a striking variegated reed grass, offers year-round interest with its feathery plumes and cream-striped foliage. Hardy and resilient, it thrives in full sun to partial shade, reaching 3-4 feet in height with a 2-foot spread. Perfect for adding texture to borders, 'Overdam' remains upright even in snow. Zones 4-8 favor this low-maintenance, clump-forming perennial, which also provides winter habitat for wildlife.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–10Type Grass
Variegated Reed Grass (Calamagrostis 'Overdam') — offers year-round interest with its feathery plumes and cream-striped foliage
Variegated Reed Grass (Calamagrostis 'Overdam') — is a striking ornamental grass that lends both texture and variegation to the landscapeVariegated Reed Grass (Calamagrostis 'Overdam') — Perfect for adding texture to borders, 'Overdam' remains upright even in snowVariegated Reed Grass (Calamagrostis 'Overdam') — scientifically known as Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'Variegated Reed Grass (Calamagrostis 'Overdam') — Hardy and resilient, it thrives in full sun to partial shade, reaching 3-4 feet in height with a 2-foot spreadVariegated Reed Grass (Calamagrostis 'Overdam') — Zones 4-8 favor this low-maintenance, clump-forming perennial, which also provides winter habitat for wildlife

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Grass
Family
Poaceae

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Variegated Reed Grass (Calamagrostis 'Overdam') — offers year-round interest with its feathery plumes and cream-striped foliage
Variegated Reed Grass (Calamagrostis 'Overdam') — is a striking ornamental grass that lends both texture and variegation to the landscape
Variegated Reed Grass (Calamagrostis 'Overdam') — Perfect for adding texture to borders, 'Overdam' remains upright even in snow
Variegated Reed Grass (Calamagrostis 'Overdam') — scientifically known as Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Variegated Reed Grass (Calamagrostis 'Overdam') — Hardy and resilient, it thrives in full sun to partial shade, reaching 3-4 feet in height with a 2-foot spread
Variegated Reed Grass (Calamagrostis 'Overdam') — Zones 4-8 favor this low-maintenance, clump-forming perennial, which also provides winter habitat for wildlife
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