Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Western Asia
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Types
French parsley
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Habitat
Hedgebanks, Roadsides, Waste areas
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Small, flat and dissected
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
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 the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Digestive disorders, Eczema, Gout
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Condiment, Repellent, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANTHRISCUS cerefolium
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
Chervil, French Chervil
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
चेवील
Overdam घास
In German
Kerbel
Overdam Grass
In French
Cerfeuil
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
Perifollo
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
Σκαντζίκι
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
Cerefólio
Overdam Relva
In Polish
Trybula
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
BOOPES
Overdam Trawa
Genus
Anthriscus
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Apioideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Chervil and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Chervil and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Chervil and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chervil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Overdam Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chervil is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chervil is Neutral and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chervil and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Chervil and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Chervil height is 35.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chervil and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Chervil flower color: White
Chervil leaf color: Green
Overdam Grass flower color:
- Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Chervil and Overdam Grass
Care of Chervil and Overdam Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chervil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chervil 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.