Overdam

Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Overdam’ is a striking ornamental grass known for its crisp green blades edged in creamy white, adding instant brightness and contrast to any landscape. Its upright, clumping habit keeps it neat and controlled—no spreading—making it perfect for tight spaces, borders, or mass plantings. In early summer, tall, airy flower plumes rise above the foliage and mature to a soft wheat color, providing multi-season interest that lasts through winter. Tough, low-maintenance, and deer resistant, ‘Overdam’ thrives in full sun to partial shade and handles a wide range of soils, making it a go-to choice for clean, modern landscapes or classic designs alike.

• Tall upright Habit
  
• Variegated
• Mass planting, screening, lining, vertical accent, mixed border
• Deer resistant
• Drought tolerant after roots get established

'Overdam' Growing and Maintenance Tips

• Spacing: 18-30" for hedge (more space= more individualized)
• Sun: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Adaptable to most soil types
• Water well to get roots established
• Pruning: Shear back to 4-6" in late winter/early spring

Height: 4-5'
Spread: 18-24"
Hardiness Zone: 4-9

Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Overdam’ Characteristics

• Exposure: Full Sun- part shade
• Soil Moisture: adaptable to most soils 
• Attributes: Low Maintenance, Deer resistant, drought tolerant
• Season of Interest: Spring- Winter (Dried stalks hold shape for winter interest)