Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
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
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Fragrant Flower
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, 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
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In Hindi
Overdam घास
आड़ू
In German
Overdam Grass
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
Overdam Herbe
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
Overdam Grass
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Hardy Red
Genus
Calamagrostis
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Nectarine season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Overdam Grass and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Overdam Grass and Dwarf Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Nectarine 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 Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.