Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
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Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Silver
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
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Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
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Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
Silverthorn
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
Silverthorn
Overdam घास
In German
Silverthorn
Overdam Grass
In French
Silverthorn
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
Silverthorn
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Overdam Relva
In Polish
Silverthorn
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
Silverthorn
Overdam Trawa
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Silverthorn and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Overdam Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverthorn and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Silverthorn and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Overdam Grass flower color:
- Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Silverthorn and Overdam Grass
Care of Silverthorn and Overdam Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silverthorn 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.