Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
shadbush, wild plum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Dry Forest, Rocky areas
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Silver, Gray
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Silver, Gray
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Tan, Silver, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Asthma, Itchiness, Rash, Rhinitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HELICTOTRICHON sempervirens
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Blue Oat Grass
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
ब्लू जई घास
Juneberry
In German
Blau Ährengras
Felsenbirnen
In French
Bleu Oat Grass
Amélanchier
In Spanish
Azul hierba de avena
Amelanchier
In Greek
Μπλε βρώμης Grass
Juneberry
In Portuguese
Azul Aveia
Amelanchier
In Polish
Niebieski Owies trawa
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Blue Oat Grass
Amelanchier
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Helictotrichon
Amelanchier
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Aveneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Oat Grass and Juneberry
Season and care of Blue Oat Grass and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Oat Grass and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Oat Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Oat Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Oat Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Oat Grass and Juneberry Physical Information
Blue Oat Grass and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Oat Grass height is 45.00 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Oat Grass and Juneberry are as follows:
Blue Oat Grass flower color: Blue Green
Blue Oat Grass leaf color: Blue Green, Silver and Gray
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Blue Oat Grass and Juneberry
Care of Blue Oat Grass and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Oat Grass pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Blue Oat Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.