Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Osmanthus fragrans
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-99
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water deeply about once a week
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used for fragrance, Used for producing cooking oil, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
OSMANTHUS delavayi
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
In Hindi
Overdam घास
चाय ओलिव
In German
Overdam Grass
Tea Olive
In French
Overdam Herbe
Tea Olive
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
té verde oliva
In Greek
Overdam Grass
τσάι Ελιάς
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Tea Olive
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Herbata z oliwek
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Tea Olive
Genus
Calamagrostis
Osmanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Tea Olive
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Tea Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Tea Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Tea Olive season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overdam Grass and Tea Olive Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Tea Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Tea Olive are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Tea Olive flower color: White
- Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Tea Olive
Care of Overdam Grass and Tea Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tea Olive pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tea Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.