Feather Reed Grass,Small weed. Clump-forming perennial grass with arching green leaves with pale yellow margins and stripes, which fade to pinkish white. Bears purple flowers that fade to greyish pink. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Overdam’ – 3 Ltr
Clump-forming perennial grass with arching green leaves with pale yellow margins and stripes, which fade to pinkish white. Bears purple flowers that fade to greyish pink.
Additional information
| Generic | Calamagrostis |
|---|---|
| Species | x acutiflora |
| Varietry | 'Overdam' – 3 Ltr |
| Common Name | Feather Reed Grass, Smallweed |
| Flower Colour | purple, pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, yellow |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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