Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants
Origin
-
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
6 - 1
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
A2, A3, H1, 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, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
Overdam घास
Pot Marigold
In German
Overdam Grass
Ringelblume
In French
Overdam Herbe
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Caléndula
In Greek
Overdam Grass
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
pot Marigold
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Zinnia Pot
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Calendula
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Pot Marigold season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Overdam Grass and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Pot Marigold
Care of Overdam Grass and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.