Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin, North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a nutritious food item, 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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Summer Squash
In Hindi
Overdam घास
summer squash
In German
Overdam Grass
Sommerkürbis
In French
Overdam Herbe
courges d'été
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
calabaza de verano
In Greek
Overdam Grass
καλοκαίρι σκουός
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
abobrinha
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
latem squash
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
aestas cucurbitae
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Summer Squash
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Summer Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Summer Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Summer Squash season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Summer Squash is Neutral.
Overdam Grass and Summer Squash Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Summer Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Summer Squash are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Summer Squash
Care of Overdam Grass and Summer Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.