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About Overdam Grass and Yellow Wallflower


About Yellow Wallflower and Overdam Grass


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual and Perennial   

Type
Grass   
Tender Perennial   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
Southern Europe, Mediterranean   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands   
gardens, Grassland, Prairies   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9   
7-9   

AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5   
9-7   

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   
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Mat-forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
90.00 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
60.00 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant   
Blue, Lavender   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Green   

Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Linear   
Linear   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   

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   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings, Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs   
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter   

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, 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   
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
No fertilizers needed   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
fungus, Insects, Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Birds   
Bees, Birds, Butterflies   

Allergy
Skin irritation   
Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
No Medicinal Use   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
Showy Purposes   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower   
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'   
Erysimum cheiri   

Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass   
Wallflower   

In Hindi
Overdam घास   
पीला Wallflower   

In German
Overdam Grass   
Yellow Wallflower   

In French
Overdam Herbe   
Yellow Wallflower   

In Spanish
Overdam Hierba   
alhelí amarillo   

In Greek
Overdam Grass   
κίτρινο Wallflower   

In Portuguese
Overdam Relva   
Wallflower amarelo   

In Polish
Overdam Trawa   
Żółty Wallflower   

In Latin
Overdam Trawa   
Crocus Wallflower   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Not Available   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Not Available   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Poales   
Brassicales   

Family
Poaceae   
Brassicaceae   

Genus
Calamagrostis   
Erysimum   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
260   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Overdam Grass and Yellow Wallflower

Wondering what are the properties of Overdam Grass and Yellow Wallflower? We provide you with everything About Overdam Grass and Yellow Wallflower. Overdam Grass doesn't have thorns and Yellow Wallflower doesn't have thorns. Also Overdam Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Overdam Grass has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Yellow Wallflower has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Overdam Grass and Yellow Wallflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Yellow Wallflower

Season and care of Overdam Grass and Yellow Wallflower is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Yellow Wallflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Wallflower season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Wallflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline.

Overdam Grass and Yellow Wallflower Physical Information

Overdam Grass and Yellow Wallflower physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Yellow Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Yellow Wallflower are as follows:

Care of Overdam Grass and Yellow Wallflower

Care of Overdam Grass and Yellow Wallflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Wallflower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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