Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Viola sororia, Viola odorata, Viola tricolor
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
9 - 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
A1, A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue, Lavender
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
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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 when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant, Asthma, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
VIOLA 'Gem Plum Antique'
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Viola
In Hindi
Overdam घास
Viola
In German
Overdam Grass
Viola
In French
Overdam Herbe
Alto
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Viola
In Greek
Overdam Grass
Βιόλα
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Viola
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Altówka
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Viola
Order
Poales
Malpighiales
Genus
Calamagrostis
Viola
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Violoideae
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Viola
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Viola is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Viola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Viola season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Viola is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Viola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overdam Grass and Viola Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Viola physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Viola height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Viola are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Viola flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue and Lavender
- Viola leaf color: Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Viola
Care of Overdam Grass and Viola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Viola 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 Viola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.