Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Japan
Types
Not Available
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
9 - 5
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
Non Flowering Plant
Several shades of Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well 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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
HAKONECHLOA macra
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Hakone Grass
In Hindi
Overdam घास
hakone grass
In German
Overdam Grass
Hakone Gras
In French
Overdam Herbe
Hakone herbe
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
hierba Hakone
In Greek
Overdam Grass
Hakone γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Hakone grama
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Hakone trawa
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Hakone herba
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Genus
Calamagrostis
Hakonechloa
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Hakone Grass
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Hakone Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Hakone Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Hakone Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hakone Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Overdam Grass and Hakone Grass Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Hakone Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Hakone Grass are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
- Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Hakone Grass
Care of Overdam Grass and Hakone Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.