Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Iris
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Terrestrial
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
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
-
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, 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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Overdam घास
Dwarf Iris
In German
Overdam Grass
Zwergiris
In French
Overdam Herbe
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Enano Iris
In Greek
Overdam Grass
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Iris Dwarf
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Overdam Grass and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Dwarf Iris
Care of Overdam Grass and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.