Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
-
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
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
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
Overdam घास
david ward
In German
Overdam Grass
david ward
In French
Overdam Herbe
david ward
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
david ward
In Greek
Overdam Grass
david ward
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
david ward
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
david ward
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
david ward
Family
Poaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Overdam Grass and David Ward
Season and care of Overdam Grass and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and David Ward season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overdam Grass and David Ward Physical Information
Overdam Grass and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and David Ward are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Overdam Grass and David Ward
Care of Overdam Grass and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.