Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Blue Oat grass
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer
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
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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 Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Oatgrass
In Hindi
Overdam घास
जई घास
In German
Overdam Grass
Ährengras
In French
Overdam Herbe
Folle avoine
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
oat Grass
In Greek
Overdam Grass
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
aveia-
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Owies trawa
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
oat Grass
Genus
Calamagrostis
Danthonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Danthonioideae
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Oatgrass
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Oatgrass season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Overdam Grass and Oatgrass Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Oatgrass are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Oatgrass
Care of Overdam Grass and Oatgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oatgrass 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 Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.