Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
-
Central America, South America
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Not Availble
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange, Dark Red, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as a spice
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
CAPSICUM frutescens
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Tabasco Pepper
In Hindi
Overdam घास
काली मिर्च टबैस्को
In German
Overdam Grass
Tabasco Pfeffer
In French
Overdam Herbe
Tabasco poivre
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Tabasco Pepper
In Greek
Overdam Grass
Tabasco πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Tabasco pimenta
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
papryka tabasco
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Tabasco Pepper
Family
Poaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Tabasco Pepper
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Tabasco Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Tabasco Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabasco Pepper season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tabasco Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabasco Pepper is Neutral.
Overdam Grass and Tabasco Pepper Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Tabasco Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tabasco Pepper height is 71.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Tabasco Pepper are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Tabasco Pepper flower color: White and Light Green
- Tabasco Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Tabasco Pepper
Care of Overdam Grass and Tabasco Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabasco Pepper pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove deadheads. In summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabasco Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.