Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
-
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs high amount of water
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
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
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Overdam घास
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Overdam Grass
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Overdam Herbe
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Overdam Grass
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Virgam diaboli
Family
Poaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Aralia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overdam Grass and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Overdam Grass and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.