What is
Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Asia
Northern Africa, South Africa
Types
Blue Oat grass
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
3
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Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Information
Plant Size
Minimum Height
20.50 cm
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5.10 cm
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Minimum Width
30.50 cm
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15.20 cm
99+
Plant Color
Flower Color
Brown
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Green, Blue Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Egg-shaped
Thorns
No
No
Season
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Summer, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Facts
Flowers
Not Available
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
No
Showy Bark
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
No
Invasive
No
No
Self-Sowing
No
No
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Skin irritation
Benefits
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
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
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
ARRHENATHERUM
Xanthium strumarium
Common Name
Oatgrass
Cocklebur
In Hindi
जई घास
cocklebur
In German
Ährengras
Klette
In French
Folle avoine
cocklebur
In Spanish
oat Grass
cadillo
In Greek
βρώμη Grass
ήρα
In Portuguese
aveia-
kokklevor
In Polish
Owies trawa
kokklevor
In Latin
oat Grass
kokklevor
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asclepiadaceae
Genus
Danthonia
Xanthium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Aveneae
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Danthonioideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
200
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