Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Grass
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
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Types
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Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Habitat
Dry areas, Rocky areas
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
7 - 1
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
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Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Corydalis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CORYDALIS sempervirens
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
Capnoides
Overdam घास
In German
Capnoides
Overdam Grass
In French
capnoides
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
Capnoides
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
Capnoides
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
Capnoides
Overdam Relva
In Polish
Capnoides
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
capnoides
Overdam Trawa
Family
Fumariaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Hypholoma
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Fumarioideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Capnoides and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Capnoides and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Capnoides and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capnoides season is Summer and Fall and Overdam Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capnoides is Loam, Sand and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Capnoides and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Capnoides and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Capnoides and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Overdam Grass flower color:
- Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Capnoides and Overdam Grass
Care of Capnoides and Overdam Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.