Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Blue Oat grass
Saraca asoca
Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Forests, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Brown
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Itchy eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARRHENATHERUM
SARACA indica
Common Name
Oatgrass
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
In Hindi
जई घास
Saraca इंडिका
In German
Ährengras
SARACA indica
In French
Folle avoine
Saraca indica
In Spanish
oat Grass
indica Saraca
In Greek
βρώμη Grass
Saraca indica
In Portuguese
aveia-
Saraca indica
In Polish
Owies trawa
Saraca indica
In Latin
oat Grass
Saraca indica
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Danthonioideae
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Properties of Oatgrass and Ashoka
Wondering what are the properties of Oatgrass and Ashoka? We provide you with everything About Oatgrass and Ashoka. Oatgrass doesn't have thorns and Ashoka doesn't have thorns. Also Oatgrass does not have fragrant flowers. Oatgrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Itchy eyes and Ashoka has allergic reactions like Asthma and Itchy eyes. 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 Oatgrass and Ashoka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oatgrass and Ashoka
Season and care of Oatgrass and Ashoka is important to know. While considering everything about Oatgrass and Ashoka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oatgrass season is and Ashoka season is . The type of soil for Oatgrass is Loam and for Ashoka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral.
Oatgrass and Ashoka Physical Information
Oatgrass and Ashoka physical information is very important for comparison. Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Oatgrass and Ashoka are as follows:
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
- Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Oatgrass and Ashoka
Care of Oatgrass and Ashoka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.