Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 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
White, Pink, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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
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
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Overdam घास
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Overdam Grass
In French
Rocket Dame
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Overdam Relva
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Overdam Trawa
Family
Brassicaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Hesperis
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Overdam Grass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Overdam Grass flower color:
- Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Overdam Grass
Care of Dame's Rocket and Overdam Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket 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.