Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Dry Forest, Rocky areas
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, 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
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Silver, Gray
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Silver, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Tan, Silver, Gray
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Prune back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Asthma, Itchiness, Rash, Rhinitis
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
HELICTOTRICHON sempervirens
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
Common Name
Blue Oat Grass
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
In Hindi
ब्लू जई घास
Mizuna
In German
Blau Ährengras
Mizuna
In French
Bleu Oat Grass
Mizuna
In Spanish
Azul hierba de avena
Mizuna
In Greek
Μπλε βρώμης Grass
Mizuna
In Portuguese
Azul Aveia
Mizuna
In Polish
Niebieski Owies trawa
Mizuna
In Latin
Blue Oat Grass
Mizuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Helictotrichon
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Aveneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Oat Grass and Mizuna
Season and care of Blue Oat Grass and Mizuna is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Oat Grass and Mizuna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Oat Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mizuna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Oat Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Oat Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mizuna is Neutral.
Blue Oat Grass and Mizuna Physical Information
Blue Oat Grass and Mizuna physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Oat Grass height is 45.00 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Blue Oat Grass and Mizuna are as follows:
Blue Oat Grass flower color: Blue Green
Blue Oat Grass leaf color: Blue Green, Silver and Gray
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
- Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Blue Oat Grass and Mizuna
Care of Blue Oat Grass and Mizuna 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 Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers. In summer Blue Oat Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mizuna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.