Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-11
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
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Copper iris
In Hindi
Overdam घास
Copper Iris
In German
Overdam Grass
Copper Iris
In French
Overdam Herbe
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Overdam Grass
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Copper Iris
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Iris Copper
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Copper Iris
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Copper Iris season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overdam Grass and Copper Iris Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Copper Iris are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Copper Iris
Care of Overdam Grass and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.