Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
-
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
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
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Linear
Orbicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
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
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
Overdam घास
Tree Mallow
In German
Overdam Grass
Baum Mallow
In French
Overdam Herbe
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
árbol de la malva
In Greek
Overdam Grass
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Mallow
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
ligno malvae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Lavatera
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree Mallow season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overdam Grass and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Tree Mallow
Care of Overdam Grass and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.