Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
Types
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Alene, Barblue, Caliber, Canterbury
Habitat
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
Cultivated Beds, Lawn, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Brown, Green
Purplish Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Flowering Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Narrowly linear
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Sod
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Water frequently while growing
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed, 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 every year
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Dollar spot, Rust, Summer Patch
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Not Available
Cough, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
POA pratensis
Common Name
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Hindi
Northern Sea Oats
Kentucky Bluegrass
In German
Northern Seehafer
Kentucky Bluegrass
In French
Northern Sea Oats
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Spanish
Avena del mar del Norte
Pasto azul de Kentucky
In Greek
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
Κεντάκυ Bluegrass
In Portuguese
Northern Sea Oats
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Polish
Północna część Morza Owies
Wiechlina
In Latin
Avene mari septentrionali
Kentucky Bluegrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Chasmanthieae
Poeae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Sea Oats and Kentucky Bluegrass
Season and care of Northern Sea Oats and Kentucky Bluegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Sea Oats and Kentucky Bluegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Sea Oats season is Fall and Winter and Kentucky Bluegrass season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam and for Kentucky Bluegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral and for Kentucky Bluegrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Northern Sea Oats and Kentucky Bluegrass Physical Information
Northern Sea Oats and Kentucky Bluegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Kentucky Bluegrass height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Northern Sea Oats and Kentucky Bluegrass are as follows:
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Kentucky Bluegrass flower color: Purplish Green
- Kentucky Bluegrass leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Kentucky Bluegrass
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Kentucky Bluegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kentucky Bluegrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Northern Sea Oats needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kentucky Bluegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.