Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Linear
broad, flat
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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, 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, Partial shade
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
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Silverthorn
In Hindi
Overdam घास
Silverthorn
In German
Overdam Grass
Silverthorn
In French
Overdam Herbe
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Silverthorn
In Greek
Overdam Grass
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Silverthorn
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Silverthorn
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Silverthorn
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Silverthorn
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverthorn season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overdam Grass and Silverthorn Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Silverthorn are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Overdam Grass and Silverthorn
Care of Overdam Grass and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.