Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Overdam घास
Abutilon
In German
Overdam Grass
Abutilon
In French
Overdam Herbe
Abutilon
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Abutilon
In Greek
Overdam Grass
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Abutilon
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Abutilon
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Abutilon
Genus
Calamagrostis
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Abutilon
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overdam Grass and Abutilon Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Abutilon are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Abutilon
Care of Overdam Grass and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.