Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Calamagrostis acutiflora
kal-uh-mag-ROS-tiss
Perennials: Ornamental grass
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
Low clumps of leaves are striped with green and white, appearing in early spring. Soft feathery greenish-mauve plumes appear in summer, maturing into stiff wheat-coloured spikes, which last into winter.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Variegated
Fall Foliage
Green
Blooming Time
Late Summer - Fall
Habit
Upright
Height
3–4 ft
Spread
18–24 in
Form
Plume
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Doesn't Attract Beneficials
Uses/Placement
Screen
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Fertile
Soil Drainage
Adaptable
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers neutral soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Minimal Fertilizer Needed
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Wind Pollinated
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring Division