Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
North America, Central America, South America
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Dry Forest, Rocky areas
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
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, H2, 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
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Silver, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Silver, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Tan, Silver, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
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
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
Asthma, Itchiness, Rash, Rhinitis
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Kernel
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
HELICTOTRICHON sempervirens
ZEA mays var rugosa
Common Name
Blue Oat Grass
Sweet Corn
In Hindi
ब्लू जई घास
स्वीट कॉर्न
In German
Blau Ährengras
Mais
In French
Bleu Oat Grass
Le maïs sucré
In Spanish
Azul hierba de avena
Maíz dulce
In Greek
Μπλε βρώμης Grass
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
Azul Aveia
milho doce
In Polish
Niebieski Owies trawa
Kukurydza
In Latin
Blue Oat Grass
Dulcis frumentum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Aveneae
Andropogoneae
Season and Care of Blue Oat Grass and Sweet Corn
Season and care of Blue Oat Grass and Sweet Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Oat Grass and Sweet Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Oat Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Corn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Oat Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Oat Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Corn is Neutral.
Blue Oat Grass and Sweet Corn Physical Information
Blue Oat Grass and Sweet Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Oat Grass height is 45.00 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Oat Grass and Sweet Corn are as follows:
Care of Blue Oat Grass and Sweet Corn
Care of Blue Oat Grass and Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Oat Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.