Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Gold, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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
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, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Moth
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
firethorn
Overdam घास
In German
firethorn
Overdam Grass
In French
firethorn
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
firethorn
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
firethorn
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
firethorn
Overdam Relva
In Polish
firethorn
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Overdam Trawa
Genus
Pyracantha
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Firethorn and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Firethorn and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Overdam Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firethorn and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Firethorn and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Overdam Grass flower color:
- Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Firethorn and Overdam Grass
Care of Firethorn and Overdam Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firethorn 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.