Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
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Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
9 - 1
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
Overdam घास
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Overdam Grass
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Overdam Herbe
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Overdam Grass
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Hesperis Rocket
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Hesperis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Dame's Rocket season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Overdam Grass and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Dame's Rocket
Care of Overdam Grass and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.