Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Grass
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Blue Oat grass
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Average
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Thoroughly
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
Gladiolus
Oatgrass
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
जई घास
In German
Gladiolen
Ährengras
In French
Glaïeul
Folle avoine
In Spanish
Gladiolus
oat Grass
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
aveia-
In Polish
mieczyk
Owies trawa
In Latin
Gladiolus
oat Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Gladiolus
Danthonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Danthonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Gladiolus and Oatgrass
Wondering what are the properties of Gladiolus and Oatgrass? We provide you with everything About Gladiolus and Oatgrass. Gladiolus doesn't have thorns and Oatgrass doesn't have thorns. Also Gladiolus does not have fragrant flowers. Gladiolus has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Oatgrass has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and 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 Gladiolus and Oatgrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gladiolus and Oatgrass
Season and care of Gladiolus and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Oatgrass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Gladiolus and Oatgrass Physical Information
Gladiolus and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Gladiolus and Oatgrass are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Gladiolus and Oatgrass
Care of Gladiolus and Oatgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly. Whereas, in summer Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.