Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
9 - 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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Linear
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Hibiscus syriacus
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
In Hindi
Overdam घास
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In German
Overdam Grass
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
In French
Overdam Herbe
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
In Greek
Overdam Grass
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Calamagrostis
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral.
Overdam Grass and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus flower color: Dark Pink, Light Pink and Pink
- Rose of Sharon Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow
Care of Overdam Grass and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Care of Overdam Grass and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.