Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
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
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Overdam घास
Red Buckeye
In German
Overdam Grass
Red Buckeye
In French
Overdam Herbe
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Overdam Grass
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Red Buckeye
Family
Poaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Overdam Grass and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Red Buckeye
Care of Overdam Grass and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.