Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Central America, South America
  
Types
Not Available
  
not available
  
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
  
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
10-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
  
12-1
  
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
  
H2
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
  
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
  
Green, Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Vegetative
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
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
  
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Flies, Flying insects, Insects, Not Available
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Boils, Rheumatism
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers, Shoots
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
  
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
  
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
  
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
  
In Hindi
Overdam घास
  
tail flower
  
In German
Overdam Grass
  
Schwanz Blume
  
In French
Overdam Herbe
  
Anthurium andraeanum
  
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
  
tail flower
  
In Greek
Overdam Grass
  
Tail flower
  
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
  
Tailflower
  
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
  
Anturium Andrego
  
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
  
Tail flower
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Solanales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Araceae
  
Genus
Calamagrostis
  
Anthocercis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Anthurieae
  
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
  
Not Available, Pothoideae
  
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Tail Flower
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Tail Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Tail Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Tail Flower season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tail Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tail Flower is Neutral.
Overdam Grass and Tail Flower Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Tail Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Tail Flower are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Tail Flower
Care of Overdam Grass and Tail Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tail Flower 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 Tail Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.