Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
-
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Perennials
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
12 - 6
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, 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
-
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Seeds
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
Bedding Plant, Container
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
MELAMPODIUM divaricatum
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Butter Daisy, Melampodium
In Hindi
Overdam घास
Melampodium
In German
Overdam Grass
Melmpodiam
In French
Overdam Herbe
Melmpodiam
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Melmpodiam
In Greek
Overdam Grass
Melmpodiam
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Melmpodiam
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Melmpodiam
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Melmpodiam
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Melampodium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Melampodium
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Melampodium is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Melampodium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Melampodium season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Melampodium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Melampodium is Neutral.
Overdam Grass and Melampodium Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Melampodium physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Melampodium height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Melampodium are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Melampodium flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Melampodium leaf color: Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Melampodium
Care of Overdam Grass and Melampodium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Melampodium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Melampodium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.