Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Overdam घास
Matilija Poppy
In German
Overdam Grass
Matilija Poppy
In French
Overdam Herbe
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Overdam Grass
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Papaveraceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Romneya
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Papaveroideae
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Overdam Grass and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Matilija Poppy
Care of Overdam Grass and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.