Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Northeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
along watercourse, gardens, Humid climates, Prairies, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Not Available
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
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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
Average
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, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, 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, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Back pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
CORNUS sericea 'Variegata'
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Variegated Dogwood
In Hindi
Overdam घास
Variegated Dogwood
In German
Overdam Grass
Verändertes Hartriegel
In French
Overdam Herbe
panaché Dogwood
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
abigarrado Cornejo
In Greek
Overdam Grass
Κυμαίνεται Dogwood
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
variegada Dogwood
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Kolorowy Dereń
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Dogwood variegated
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Not Available
Not Available
Genus
Calamagrostis
Cornus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Variegated Dogwood
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Variegated Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Variegated Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Variegated Dogwood season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Variegated Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Variegated Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overdam Grass and Variegated Dogwood Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Variegated Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Variegated Dogwood height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Variegated Dogwood are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Variegated Dogwood flower color: White
- Variegated Dogwood leaf color: White and Dark Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Variegated Dogwood
Care of Overdam Grass and Variegated Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Variegated Dogwood pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, 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 Variegated Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.