Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Grass
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Europe, Asia
Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Blue Oat grass
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
-
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Oatgrass
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
जई घास
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Ährengras
In French
Chincherinchee
Folle avoine
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
oat Grass
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
aveia-
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
Owies trawa
In Latin
Chincherinchee
oat Grass
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asparagaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Danthonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Aveneae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Danthonioideae
Properties of Chincherinchee and Oatgrass
Wondering what are the properties of Chincherinchee and Oatgrass? We provide you with everything About Chincherinchee and Oatgrass. Chincherinchee doesn't have thorns and Oatgrass doesn't have thorns. Also Chincherinchee does not have fragrant flowers. Chincherinchee has allergic reactions like Skin irritation, Skin rash and Toxic and Oatgrass has allergic reactions like Skin irritation, Skin rash and Toxic. 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 Chincherinchee and Oatgrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Oatgrass
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Oatgrass season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Chincherinchee and Oatgrass Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Oatgrass are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Oatgrass
Care of Chincherinchee and Oatgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chincherinchee 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.