Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Low annual rainfall regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Sword-like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Black spots, Brown Spots, Rots, Snout weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Burns, Cuts, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
AGAVE gypsophila
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
American aloe, Century Plant, Maguey
In Hindi
Overdam घास
सदी संयंत्र
In German
Overdam Grass
Jahrhundert-Anlage
In French
Overdam Herbe
Century Plant
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Planta de siglo
In Greek
Overdam Grass
αιώνα φυτών
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Century Plant
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Century Plant
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Century Plant
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Genus
Calamagrostis
Agave
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Century Plant
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Century Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Century Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Century Plant season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Century Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Century Plant is Neutral, Alkaline.
Overdam Grass and Century Plant Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Century Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Century Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Century Plant are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Century Plant flower color: Yellow
- Century Plant leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Century Plant
Care of Overdam Grass and Century Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Century Plant 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 Century Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.