Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Europe, Asia
Types
Papyrus
Blue Oat grass
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Oatgrass
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
जई घास
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Ährengras
In French
papyrus nain
Folle avoine
In Spanish
papiro enano
oat Grass
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
papiro anão
aveia-
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Owies trawa
In Latin
P. papyrus
oat Grass
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Danthonioideae
Properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Oatgrass
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Oatgrass? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Papyrus and Oatgrass. Dwarf Papyrus doesn't have thorns and Oatgrass doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Papyrus does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Papyrus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash and Oatgrass has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash. 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 Dwarf Papyrus and Oatgrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Oatgrass
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Oatgrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Papyrus and Oatgrass Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Oatgrass are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Oatgrass
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Oatgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Papyrus 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.