Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Brown, Green
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Flowering Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Rodents
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
extracted oil
Other Uses
Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Northern Sea Oats
regal geranium
In German
Northern Seehafer
Regal Geranie
In French
Northern Sea Oats
geranium royale
In Spanish
Avena del mar del Norte
geranio regia
In Greek
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Northern Sea Oats
gerânio régio
In Polish
Północna część Morza Owies
regal geranium
In Latin
Avene mari septentrionali
regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Geraniales
Family
Poaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Chasmanthieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Unknown
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Sea Oats and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Northern Sea Oats and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Sea Oats and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Sea Oats season is Fall and Winter and Regal Geranium season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Northern Sea Oats and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Northern Sea Oats and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Sea Oats and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Regal Geranium
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Regal Geranium 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 Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Northern Sea Oats needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.