Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Blue Oat grass
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Regular watering required
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Oatgrass
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
जई घास
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Ährengras
In French
kiwai
Folle avoine
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
oat Grass
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
aveia-
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Owies trawa
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
oat Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Danthonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Aveneae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Danthonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Oatgrass
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Oatgrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Oatgrass Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Oatgrass are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Oatgrass
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Oatgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.