Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Overdam घास
Zonal Geranium
In German
Overdam Grass
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Overdam Herbe
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Overdam Grass
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Zonal Geranium
Family
Poaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Overdam Grass and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Overdam Grass and Zonal Geranium
Care of Overdam Grass and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.