Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Ornamental
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Narrowly obovate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
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
Medium
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
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
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Aster amellus
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Aster
In Hindi
Overdam घास
एस्टर
In German
Overdam Grass
Astern
In French
Overdam Herbe
Aster
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Aster
In Greek
Overdam Grass
αστήρ
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Aster
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
aster
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Aster
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Aster
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Aster
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Aster season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aster is Acidic, Neutral.
Overdam Grass and Aster Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Aster are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
- Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Overdam Grass and Aster
Care of Overdam Grass and Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aster pruning is done 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 Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.