Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Asia
China
Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
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
Elliptic
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARRHENATHERUM
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Oatgrass
Daphne plant
In Hindi
जई घास
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
Ährengras
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
Folle avoine
plante Daphne
In Spanish
oat Grass
planta de Daphne
In Greek
βρώμη Grass
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
aveia-
Daphne planta
In Polish
Owies trawa
Daphne roślin
In Latin
oat Grass
Daphne plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Subfamily
Danthonioideae
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Properties of Oatgrass and Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Oatgrass and Daphne? We provide you with everything About Oatgrass and Daphne. Oatgrass doesn't have thorns and Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also Oatgrass does not have fragrant flowers. Oatgrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Itchy eyes and Daphne 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 Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oatgrass and Daphne
Season and care of Oatgrass and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Oatgrass and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oatgrass season is and Daphne season is . The type of soil for Oatgrass is Loam and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Daphne is Neutral.
Oatgrass and Daphne Physical Information
Oatgrass and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Oatgrass and Daphne are as follows:
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Oatgrass and Daphne
Care of Oatgrass and Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.