Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Mexico, Central America
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
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Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Grassland, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-13
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
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Mixed Border
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
In Hindi
Overdam घास
Snow Flake
In German
Overdam Grass
Schneeflocke
In French
Overdam Herbe
Flocon de neige
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Copo de nieve
In Greek
Overdam Grass
Νιφάδα χιονιού
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Floco de neve
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Płatek śniegu
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Aureus
Order
Poales
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Snow Flake
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Snow Flake is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Snow Flake Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Snow Flake season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline.
Overdam Grass and Snow Flake Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Snow Flake physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Snow Flake are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Snow Flake flower color: White
- Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Snow Flake
Care of Overdam Grass and Snow Flake include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Snow Flake needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.