Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
-
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-9
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
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
-
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Fern like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
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 Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Overdam घास
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Overdam Grass
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Overdam Herbe
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
La milenrama
In Greek
Overdam Grass
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
milefólio
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
krwawnika
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
ACHILLEOS
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Achillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Yarrow
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Yarrow season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Overdam Grass and Yarrow Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Yarrow are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Yarrow
Care of Overdam Grass and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.