Looks great with close together plantings.		Also is a great small specimen for a small area.

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Botanical Name: Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'

Family: Poaceae (Grass)

Common Name: Variegated Feather Reed Grass

Latin: Calamagrostis (kal-ah-mah-GROS-tis) acutiflora (ah-KYOO-tih-flor-ah) c. = "reed of the field", a. = "sharp (pointed) flower"

Description: Very attractive, white-variegated foliage forms an arching clump; clusters of wand-like plume spikes 36" tall, emerging pink-tinged in June, then drying to golden through the rest of the growing season. An excellent, cool season grass which is very effective when planted in groups. Variegation is most pronounced in climates with low humidity and cool summer nights. Suffers in hot, humid weather.

Zone: 5a

Origin: Denmark

Leaf Blade (wxl): 1/4 x 18

Foliage (wxh): 18 x 26, Arching - Arches up and out proportionally (bush-like)

Plume (hxlxw): 46 x 9.00 x 2.00, Upright - Plumes grow vertically in a uniform columnar form

Sun: 1/4 to 3/4 Sun, Partial Sun

Moisture: Moist, well drained but can tolerate dry

Foliage Color - Summer: Cream and Green Striping Fall: Tan/Light Brown Winter: Tan/Light Brown

Space: 18-24"

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