Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
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Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 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
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
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Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, 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
Average Water Needs
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
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
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Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Whole plant
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
Needle Grass
Overdam घास
In German
Nadel- Gras
Overdam Grass
In French
aiguille Herbe
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Overdam Relva
In Polish
igła do trawy
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
acus Grass
Overdam Trawa
Genus
Stipa
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Needle Grass and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Overdam Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Grass and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Needle Grass and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Overdam Grass flower color:
- Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Needle Grass and Overdam Grass
Care of Needle Grass and Overdam Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass 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 Needle Grass 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.