Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
-
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
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
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Cumin
In Hindi
Overdam घास
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Overdam Grass
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Overdam Herbe
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
planta de comino
In Greek
Overdam Grass
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Cumin planta
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Cumin plant
Genus
Calamagrostis
Cuminum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Apioideae
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Cumin
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Overdam Grass and Cumin Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Cumin are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Cumin
Care of Overdam Grass and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cumin 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 Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.