Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
assera , caerulea , cinerascens , petasmatodes
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
mild coastal areas, Upland sandy savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
Not Available
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Blue, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
Skin irritation
breathing problems, Dizziness, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Unknown
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
DIANELLA caerulea
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Blue Flax Lily, Blueberry Lily, Paroo Lily
In Hindi
Overdam घास
blue flax lily
In German
Overdam Grass
blau Flachs Lilie
In French
Overdam Herbe
Dianella caerulea
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Dianella caerulea
In Greek
Overdam Grass
Dianella caerulea
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
blue flax lily
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
blue flax lily
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
blue flax lily
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Monocots
Genus
Calamagrostis
Dianella
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Blue Flax Lily
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Blue Flax Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Blue Flax Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Flax Lily season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Flax Lily is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Flax Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Overdam Grass and Blue Flax Lily Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Blue Flax Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Blue Flax Lily height is 40.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Blue Flax Lily are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Blue Flax Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Blue Flax Lily leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Blue Flax Lily
Care of Overdam Grass and Blue Flax Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Flax Lily pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Blue Flax Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.