Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Circular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Groundcover
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
Overdam घास
अजवाइन
In German
Overdam Grass
Ajowan
In French
Overdam Herbe
Ajowan
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Overdam Grass
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
aipo
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
seler
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
semina Carom
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Calamagrostis
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Ajwain plant season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Overdam Grass and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Ajwain plant
Care of Overdam Grass and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.