Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Origin
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Asia
Types
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Blue Oat grass
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
AGAVE
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
Century plant
Oatgrass
In German
Agave
Ährengras
In French
Agave
Folle avoine
In Spanish
Agave
oat Grass
In Greek
Agave
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
Agave
aveia-
In Polish
Agawa
Owies trawa
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Aveneae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Danthonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Agave and Oatgrass
Wondering what are the properties of Agave and Oatgrass? We provide you with everything About Agave and Oatgrass. Agave doesn't have thorns and Oatgrass doesn't have thorns. Also Agave does not have fragrant flowers. Agave has allergic reactions like Not Available and Oatgrass has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Agave and Oatgrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Agave and Oatgrass
Season and care of Agave and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Agave and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oatgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Agave and Oatgrass Physical Information
Agave and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Agave and Oatgrass are as follows:
Agave flower color: Not Available
Agave leaf color: Not Available
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Agave and Oatgrass
Care of Agave and Oatgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning and Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.