Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
-
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Common Comfrey
In Hindi
Overdam घास
Hydrangea
In German
Overdam Grass
Hortensie
In French
Overdam Herbe
Hortensia
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Hortensia
In Greek
Overdam Grass
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Hortênsia
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Hortensja
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Hibiscus
Family
Poaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
-
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
-
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Common Comfrey
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Common Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Common Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Comfrey season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Overdam Grass and Common Comfrey Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Common Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Common Comfrey are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
- Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Common Comfrey
Care of Overdam Grass and Common Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Comfrey 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 Common Comfrey needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.