Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
Red Currant
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
Red Currant
Overdam घास
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Overdam Grass
In French
Groseille
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
Grosella
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
Groselha
Overdam Relva
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
red RIBES
Overdam Trawa
Family
Grossulariaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Ribes
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Red Currant and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Red Currant and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Overdam Grass season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Red Currant and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Overdam Grass flower color:
- Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Red Currant and Overdam Grass
Care of Red Currant and Overdam Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth and Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Currant 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.