Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
-
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Gray Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Thyme
In Hindi
Overdam घास
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Overdam Grass
Thymian
In French
Overdam Herbe
Thym
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Tomillo
In Greek
Overdam Grass
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Tomilho
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Tymianek
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Thymum
Genus
Calamagrostis
Thymus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
-
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Thyme
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Overdam Grass and Thyme Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Thyme are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Thyme
Care of Overdam Grass and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.