Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Grass
  
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
  
Types
Not Available
  
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
  
Fields, Loamy soils
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
4-9
  
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
  
21,22
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
  
Gold
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
  
Several shades of Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Long Narrow
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
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
  
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Dry soil, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Bulbs
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
  
ALLIUM vineale
  
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
  
Wild Garlic
  
In Hindi
Overdam घास
  
लहसुन
  
In German
Overdam Grass
  
Knoblauch
  
In French
Overdam Herbe
  
Ail
  
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
  
Ajo
  
In Greek
Overdam Grass
  
σκόρδο
  
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
  
alho
  
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
  
czosnek
  
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
  
allium
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Liliales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Calamagrostis
  
Allium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Monocotyledonous
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
  
Lilioideae
  
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Wild Garlic
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Wild Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Wild Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Garlic season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wild Garlic is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Garlic is Neutral.
Overdam Grass and Wild Garlic Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Wild Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Wild Garlic height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Wild Garlic are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Wild Garlic flower color: Gold
- Wild Garlic leaf color: Light Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Wild Garlic
Care of Overdam Grass and Wild Garlic include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Wild Garlic needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.