Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Roadsides, wastelands
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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, 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, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Marigold
In Hindi
Overdam घास
गेंदा
In German
Overdam Grass
Ringelblume
In French
Overdam Herbe
Souci
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Caléndula
In Greek
Overdam Grass
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Malmequer
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Nogietek
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Caltha
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Tagetes
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Marigold
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Overdam Grass and Marigold Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Marigold are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Marigold
Care of Overdam Grass and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.