Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Blue Oat grass
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Oatgrass
In Hindi
Philadelphus
जई घास
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Ährengras
In French
Philadelphus
Folle avoine
In Spanish
Philadelphus
oat Grass
In Greek
Philadelphus
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
aveia-
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
Owies trawa
In Latin
Philadelphus
oat Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Philadlephus
Danthonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Philadelpheae
Aveneae
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
Danthonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mock Orange and Oatgrass
Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Oatgrass? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Oatgrass. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Oatgrass doesn't have thorns. Also Mock Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Mock Orange has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Oatgrass has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Mock Orange and Oatgrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Oatgrass
Season and care of Mock Orange and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oatgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Mock Orange and Oatgrass Physical Information
Mock Orange and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Oatgrass are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Mock Orange and Oatgrass
Care of Mock Orange and Oatgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mock Orange 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.