Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
-
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-7
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
A2, A3, 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
Spreading
Flower Color
-
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Blue Violet, Purple
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
Leaf Shape
Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
Overdam घास
Aaraar
In German
Overdam Grass
Wacholder
In French
Overdam Herbe
Genévrier
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Juniperus
In Greek
Overdam Grass
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Jałowiec
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Juniperus
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Juniperus
Family
Poaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
-
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Juniper
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Juniper season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overdam Grass and Juniper Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Juniper are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Juniper
Care of Overdam Grass and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.