Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, United Kingdom, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Grassland, Humid climates, Riverbanks, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
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
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Digestion problems, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, 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
Bog Garden, Container, Edging, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
ISOLEPIS cernua
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Low Bulrush
Slender Clubrush
In Hindi
Overdam घास
फाइबर ऑप्टिक घास
In German
Overdam Grass
Lichtwellenleiter-Gras
In French
Overdam Herbe
Fibre optique Herbe
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Hierba de fibra óptica
In Greek
Overdam Grass
Οπτικών Ινών Grass
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Fibra Óptica Relva
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Światłowody Trawa
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Fiber opticus Grass
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Not Available
Not Available
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Isolepis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Fiber Optic Grass
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Fiber Optic Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Fiber Optic Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Fiber Optic Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fiber Optic Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fiber Optic Grass is Neutral.
Overdam Grass and Fiber Optic Grass Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Fiber Optic Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Fiber Optic Grass height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Fiber Optic Grass are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Fiber Optic Grass flower color: White
- Fiber Optic Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Fiber Optic Grass
Care of Overdam Grass and Fiber Optic Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fiber Optic Grass 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 Fiber Optic Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.