Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Types
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Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
persian violet
Overdam घास
In German
persian violet
Overdam Grass
In French
persian violet
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Overdam Relva
In Polish
Persian Violet
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Overdam Trawa
Family
Gentianaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Exacum
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Persian Violet and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Overdam Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Violet and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Persian Violet and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Overdam Grass flower color:
- Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Persian Violet and Overdam Grass
Care of Persian Violet and Overdam Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.