Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
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Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Linear
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
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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, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
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
Hydrangeaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Calamagrostis
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Hydrangea and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Overdam Grass season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Hydrangea and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Overdam Grass flower color:
- Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Hydrangea and Overdam Grass
Care of Hydrangea and Overdam Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hydrangea 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.