Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Grass
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
  
agricultural areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Bushy, Evergreen
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
  
Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Purple, Black
  
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
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Moist, Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, 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, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Ornamental use
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers, Fruits
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
  
Cucurbita pepo
  
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
  
Zucchini, courgette
  
In Hindi
Overdam घास
  
तोरी
  
In German
Overdam Grass
  
Zucchini
  
In French
Overdam Herbe
  
Courgette
  
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
  
calabacín
  
In Greek
Overdam Grass
  
κολοκύθι
  
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
  
abobrinha
  
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
  
Kabaczek
  
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
  
zucchini
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Violales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Cucurbitaceae
  
Genus
Calamagrostis
  
Cucurbita
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
  
Not Available, Solanoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Zucchini
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Zucchini season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overdam Grass and Zucchini Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Zucchini are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Zucchini
Care of Overdam Grass and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.