Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
Europe, Asia
  
Mexico, Central America, South America
  
Types
not available
  
it is a type of oleander
  
Habitat
Grassland
  
coastal environs, disturbed sites, old gardens, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas, waterways
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
21,22
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red, Green, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Long Narrow
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Pollution, Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
  
Needs watering once a week, Water Deeply
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Ample Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune to control growth
  
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Bacteria, fungus, Insects
  
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
  
Drought, Pollution, Salt
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
  
Phytodermatitis, Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
  
Not Available
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
  
For making oil, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ALOPECURUS pratensis
  
THEVETIA peruviana
  
Common Name
Meadow Foxtail
  
Yellow Oleander, Lucky Nut
  
In Hindi
Meadow Foxtail
  
पीला कनेर
  
In German
Wiesenfuchsschwanz
  
Gelbe Oleander
  
In French
vulpin des prés
  
Oleander Jaune
  
In Spanish
pradera de cola de zorra
  
Oleander amarillo
  
In Greek
Meadow Foxtail
  
κίτρινη πικροδάφνη
  
In Portuguese
Meadow Foxtail
  
Oleander amarelo
  
In Polish
łąka ber
  
żółta Oleander
  
In Latin
meadow Foxtail
  
Yellow haurit Cleander
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Gentianales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Apocynaceae
  
Genus
Alopecurus
  
Cascabela
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Meadow Foxtail and Yellow Oleander
Season and care of Meadow Foxtail and Yellow Oleander is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Foxtail and Yellow Oleander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Foxtail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Oleander season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meadow Foxtail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Oleander is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Foxtail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Oleander is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Foxtail and Yellow Oleander Physical Information
Meadow Foxtail and Yellow Oleander physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Foxtail height is 61.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Yellow Oleander height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Foxtail and Yellow Oleander are as follows:
Meadow Foxtail flower color: White
Meadow Foxtail leaf color: Green
Yellow Oleander flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Peach
- Yellow Oleander leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Foxtail and Yellow Oleander
Care of Meadow Foxtail and Yellow Oleander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Foxtail pruning is done Prune to control growth and Yellow Oleander pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Meadow Foxtail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Yellow Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.