Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Linear
Grass like
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Overdam घास
Switchgrass
In German
Overdam Grass
Switchgrass
In French
Overdam Herbe
switchgrass
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
switchgrass
In Greek
Overdam Grass
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
switchgrass
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
switchgrass
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
switchgrass
Genus
Calamagrostis
Panicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Switchgrass
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Switchgrass season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overdam Grass and Switchgrass Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Switchgrass are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Switchgrass
Care of Overdam Grass and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.