Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Blue Oat grass
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Oatgrass
In German
choy sum
Ährengras
In French
choy sum
Folle avoine
In Spanish
choy sum
oat Grass
In Greek
choy sum
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
choy sum
aveia-
In Polish
choy sum
Owies trawa
In Latin
choy sum
oat Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Aveneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Danthonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Oatgrass
Season and care of Choy Sum and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Oatgrass season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Oatgrass Physical Information
Choy Sum and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Oatgrass are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Choy Sum and Oatgrass
Care of Choy Sum and Oatgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Choy Sum 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.