Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Grass
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
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
Magenta, Black
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Gray Green
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GERANIUM subcaulescens
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
Cranesbill
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Overdam घास
In German
Hortensie
Overdam Grass
In French
Hortensia
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
Hortensia
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
υδραγεία
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Overdam Relva
In Polish
Hortensja
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
Hibiscus
Overdam Trawa
Family
Geraniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Cranesbill and Overdam Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Cranesbill and Overdam Grass? We provide you with everything About Cranesbill and Overdam Grass. Cranesbill doesn't have thorns and Overdam Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Cranesbill does not have fragrant flowers. Cranesbill has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Overdam Grass has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cranesbill and Overdam Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cranesbill and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Cranesbill and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Cranesbill and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cranesbill season is Spring and Summer and Overdam Grass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cranesbill and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Cranesbill and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Cranesbill height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cranesbill and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Cranesbill flower color: Magenta and Black
Cranesbill leaf color: Gray Green
Overdam Grass flower color:
- Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Cranesbill and Overdam Grass
Care of Cranesbill and Overdam Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cranesbill 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 Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.