Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Overdam घास
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Overdam Grass
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Overdam Herbe
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Overdam Grass
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overdam Grass and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color: Not Available
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Overdam Grass and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Overdam Grass and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.