Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, 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, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
Kale
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
गोभी
Overdam घास
In German
Grünkohl
Overdam Grass
In French
Chou frisé
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
Col rizada
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
Λάχανο
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
Couve
Overdam Relva
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
kale
Overdam Trawa
Family
Brassicaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Brassica
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Kale and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Kale and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Overdam Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kale and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Kale and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Kale and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Overdam Grass flower color:
- Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Kale and Overdam Grass
Care of Kale and Overdam Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale 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 Kale 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.