Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
gardens, Mountain tops, Open Forest, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
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
H1, H2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Gray Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Clay, 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
No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution and Soil Compaction, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
EUCALYPTUS sideroxylon
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Ironbark
In Hindi
Overdam घास
Ironbark
In German
Overdam Grass
Ironbark
In French
Overdam Herbe
Ironbark
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Ironbark
In Greek
Overdam Grass
Ironbark
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Ironbark
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Ironbark
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Ironbark
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Not Available
Not Available
Genus
Calamagrostis
Eucalyptus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Ironbark
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Ironbark is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Ironbark Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Ironbark season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ironbark is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ironbark is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overdam Grass and Ironbark Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Ironbark physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Ironbark height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Ironbark are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Ironbark flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Ironbark leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Ironbark
Care of Overdam Grass and Ironbark include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ironbark pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ironbark needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.