Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
Not Available
Habitat
Unknown
Desert, Dry areas, Dry Forest, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
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, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Blue Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Tan, Silver, Gray
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Leafminer
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
Asthma, Itchiness, Rash, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, Dehydration, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Fever, High blood pressure, Immunity, Insect Bites, Jaundice, Kidney problems, Leucoderma, Liver problems, Piles, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Sore throat, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
RHAPHANUS sativus 'D'Avignon'
HELICTOTRICHON sempervirens
Common Name
French radish,“French Breakfast” radish
Blue Oat Grass
In Hindi
फ्रेंच मूली
ब्लू जई घास
In German
Französisch Rettich
Blau Ährengras
In French
radis français
Bleu Oat Grass
In Spanish
rábano francés
Azul hierba de avena
In Greek
Γαλλικά ραπανάκι
Μπλε βρώμης Grass
In Portuguese
rabanete Francês
Azul Aveia
In Polish
French Radish
Niebieski Owies trawa
In Latin
French radicula
Blue Oat Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Raphanus
Helictotrichon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Aveneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of French Radish and Blue Oat Grass
Season and care of French Radish and Blue Oat Grass is important to know. While considering everything about French Radish and Blue Oat Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Radish season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Oat Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for French Radish is Loam and for Blue Oat Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for French Radish is Neutral and for Blue Oat Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
French Radish and Blue Oat Grass Physical Information
French Radish and Blue Oat Grass physical information is very important for comparison. French Radish height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Blue Oat Grass height is 45.00 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of French Radish and Blue Oat Grass are as follows:
French Radish flower color: White
French Radish leaf color: Green
Blue Oat Grass flower color: Blue Green
- Blue Oat Grass leaf color: Blue Green, Silver and Gray
Care of French Radish and Blue Oat Grass
Care of French Radish and Blue Oat Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Radish pruning is done No pruning needed and Blue Oat Grass pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer French Radish needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Oat Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.