Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Origin
Northern Africa, South Africa
Europe, Asia
Types
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Blue Oat grass
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Xanthium strumarium
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
Cocklebur
Oatgrass
In Hindi
cocklebur
जई घास
In German
Klette
Ährengras
In French
cocklebur
Folle avoine
In Spanish
cadillo
oat Grass
In Portuguese
kokklevor
aveia-
In Polish
kokklevor
Owies trawa
In Latin
kokklevor
oat Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Heliantheae
Aveneae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Danthonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cocklebur and Oatgrass
Wondering what are the properties of Cocklebur and Oatgrass? We provide you with everything About Cocklebur and Oatgrass. Cocklebur doesn't have thorns and Oatgrass doesn't have thorns. Also Cocklebur does not have fragrant flowers. Cocklebur has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Oatgrass has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Cocklebur and Oatgrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cocklebur and Oatgrass
Season and care of Cocklebur and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Cocklebur and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocklebur season is Summer and Fall and Oatgrass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Cocklebur and Oatgrass Physical Information
Cocklebur and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cocklebur and Oatgrass are as follows:
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Cocklebur and Oatgrass
Care of Cocklebur and Oatgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocklebur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cocklebur 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.