Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
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Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
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
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Crenshaw Melon
In Hindi
Overdam घास
खरबूजा
In German
Overdam Grass
Zuckermelone
In French
Overdam Herbe
Melon
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Crenshaw Melon
In Greek
Overdam Grass
Crenshaw Melon
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Crenshaw Melon
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Crenshaw Melon
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Crenshaw Melon
Order
Poales
Cucurbitales
Family
Poaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Cucumis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Crenshaw Melon
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Crenshaw Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Crenshaw Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Crenshaw Melon season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crenshaw Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral.
Overdam Grass and Crenshaw Melon Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Crenshaw Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Crenshaw Melon are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
- Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Crenshaw Melon
Care of Overdam Grass and Crenshaw Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crenshaw Melon 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 Crenshaw Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.