Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Ornamental
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
12 - 1
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
-
Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
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
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
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Woodcreek Purple'
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Globe Amaranth
In Hindi
Overdam घास
GOMPHRENA globosa
In German
Overdam Grass
GOMPHRENA globosa
In French
Overdam Herbe
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Greek
Overdam Grass
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
GOMPHRENA globosa
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Poaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Gomphrena
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Globe Amaranth
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Globe Amaranth is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Globe Amaranth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Globe Amaranth season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Globe Amaranth is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Globe Amaranth is Neutral.
Overdam Grass and Globe Amaranth Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Globe Amaranth physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Globe Amaranth height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Globe Amaranth are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Globe Amaranth flower color: Fuchsia and Violet
- Globe Amaranth leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Globe Amaranth
Care of Overdam Grass and Globe Amaranth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Globe Amaranth 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 Globe Amaranth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.