Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
World/Pandemic
Types
Blue Oat grass
Papyrus
Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
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Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARRHENATHERUM
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Oatgrass
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
जई घास
dwarf papyrus
In German
Ährengras
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Folle avoine
papyrus nain
In Spanish
oat Grass
papiro enano
In Greek
βρώμη Grass
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
aveia-
papiro anão
In Polish
Owies trawa
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
oat Grass
P. papyrus
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Danthonioideae
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Properties of Oatgrass and Dwarf Papyrus
Wondering what are the properties of Oatgrass and Dwarf Papyrus? We provide you with everything About Oatgrass and Dwarf Papyrus. Oatgrass doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Papyrus doesn't have thorns. Also Oatgrass does not have fragrant flowers. Oatgrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Itchy eyes and Dwarf Papyrus 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 Dwarf Papyrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oatgrass and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Oatgrass and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Oatgrass and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oatgrass season is and Dwarf Papyrus season is . The type of soil for Oatgrass is Loam and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oatgrass and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Oatgrass and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Oatgrass and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Oatgrass and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Oatgrass and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.