Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
China
Europe, Asia
Habitat
Upland
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Crimson
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
Daphne plant
Oatgrass
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
जई घास
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Ährengras
In French
plante Daphne
Folle avoine
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
oat Grass
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
aveia-
In Polish
Daphne roślin
Owies trawa
In Latin
Daphne plant
oat Grass
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Danthonioideae
Properties of Daphne and Oatgrass
Wondering what are the properties of Daphne and Oatgrass? We provide you with everything About Daphne and Oatgrass. Daphne doesn't have thorns and Oatgrass doesn't have thorns. Also Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Daphne 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 Daphne and Oatgrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Daphne and Oatgrass
Season and care of Daphne and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Oatgrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Daphne and Oatgrass Physical Information
Daphne and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Oatgrass are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Daphne and Oatgrass
Care of Daphne and Oatgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne 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.