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Overdam Grass

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About Overdam Grass and Muhly Grass

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Grass
Grass

Origin

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Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean

Types

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Lindheimer's muhly

Number of Varieties

225
0 40000
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Habitat

Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-94-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 5
12 - 3

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
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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm60.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

60.00 cm30.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

-
Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Orange, Gold
Green, Dark Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Gold, Tan
Tan, Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear
Grass like

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

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, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Aphids, Ladybug

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
Ladybug beetles

Allergy

Skin irritation
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

-
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

-
-

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris

Common Name

Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Pink Muhly Grass

In Hindi

Overdam घास
Muhly Grass

In German

Overdam Grass
hairawn muhly

In French

Overdam Herbe
muhly herbe

In Spanish

Overdam Hierba
muhly Grass

In Greek

Overdam Grass
Muhly Grass

In Portuguese

Overdam Relva
muhly grama

In Polish

Overdam Trawa
Muhly Trawa

In Latin

Overdam Trawa
Muhly Grass

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

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Magnoliophyta

Class

-
Liliopsida

Order

Poales
Cyperales

Family

Poaceae
Poaceae

Genus

Calamagrostis
Muhlenbergia

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

Amaryllidoideae
-

Number of Species

26040
1 27800
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Properties of Overdam Grass and Muhly Grass

Wondering what are the properties of Overdam Grass and Muhly Grass? We provide you with everything About Overdam Grass and Muhly Grass. Overdam Grass doesn't have thorns and Muhly Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Overdam Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Overdam Grass has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Muhly Grass has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Overdam Grass and Muhly Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Muhly Grass

Season and care of Overdam Grass and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Muhly Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Overdam Grass and Muhly Grass Physical Information

Overdam Grass and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Muhly Grass are as follows:

  • Overdam Grass flower color:

  • Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green

  • Muhly Grass flower color: Pink

  • Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Overdam Grass and Muhly Grass

Care of Overdam Grass and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.