Feather reed grass typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
feather reed grass
Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Overdam'
Feather reed grass (Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Overdam') is an amazing ornamental grass that adds texture and colour to the garden. A cool-season grass, it features slender, bright green leaves and tall graceful plumes that sway in the breeze. The leaves are one and a half times as long as they are wide, with a silvery white mid-rib, giving the blades a unique two-tone appearance. The small blooms open in June and turn to a buff-coloured shade by the end of August. Chickadees and goldfinches love to perch on the feathery blooms. Deer and drought tolerant, this grass is long-lived and low maintenance, providing year-round interest and beauty.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Division,Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Pinkish green Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,yellow,pink
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
watering
Feather reed grass (Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Overdam') should be watered thoroughly once a week. It will need more water during the hot and dry summer months. In general, during the growing season, it should get about 1 inch of water per week. To ensure adequate soil moisture, you can use a soaker hose or drip irrigation to water. This helps the grass to receive water at a slow and steady rate. During especially dry periods, water this grass more frequently, but do not water it to the point of saturation or sogginess.
sunlight
Feather reed grass (Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Overdam') requires full sun for optimal performance. It should receive at least 6 hours of sunlight each day, ideally in the morning hours when the sun is not as strong. If this grass species is grown in shade, it will grow much less vigorously and the flower stems will be shorter.
pruning
Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Overdam') should be pruned in late winter (February or March) before new growth begins. Pruning should approximately remove 1-third of the foliage to encourage new, healthy growth. Be sure to remove any dead or damaged foliage during pruning, and look for signs of disease. Pruning too early can result in a loss of winter interest, so prune before new growth begins, late winter being the ideal time.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Feather reed grass typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
