Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
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Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
9 - 1
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Small oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
AMMI majus
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
Overdam घास
बिशप निराना
In German
Overdam Grass
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Overdam Herbe
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
biznaga
In Greek
Overdam Grass
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Episcopi viriditas
Genus
Calamagrostis
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Bishop's Weed season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Overdam Grass and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Bishop's Weed
Care of Overdam Grass and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.