Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Wet forest, Woodland Garden
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon, Sienna
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
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
Regular watering during dry periods
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
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
Dilute liquid fertiliser
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GUNNERA insignis
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
Giant Rhubarb, Poorman's Umbrella
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
Giant Rhubarb
Overdam घास
In German
Riesen- Rhabarber
Overdam Grass
In French
Géant rhubarbe
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
Gigante ruibarbo
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
Giant Ραβέντι
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
Rhubarb gigante
Overdam Relva
In Polish
Giant Rabarbar
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
Giant RHEUM
Overdam Trawa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Gunneraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Gunnera
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Rhubarb and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Giant Rhubarb and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Rhubarb and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Overdam Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Loam and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Rhubarb and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Giant Rhubarb and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Rhubarb height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Rhubarb and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Giant Rhubarb flower color: Dark Red, Dark Salmon and Sienna
Giant Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Overdam Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Giant Rhubarb and Overdam Grass
Care of Giant Rhubarb and Overdam Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Rhubarb 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 Giant Rhubarb 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.