Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Blue Oat grass
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Brown
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Irregular
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARRHENATHERUM
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
Oatgrass
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In German
Ährengras
Emu Bush
In French
Folle avoine
Emu Bush
In Spanish
oat Grass
Emu Bush
In Greek
βρώμη Grass
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
aveia-
Emu de Bush
In Polish
Owies trawa
Emu Bush
In Latin
oat Grass
Emu Bush
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Myoporaceae
Genus
Danthonia
Eremophila
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Danthonioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oatgrass and Emu Bush
Season and care of Oatgrass and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Oatgrass and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oatgrass season is Not Available and Emu Bush season is Not Available. The type of soil for Oatgrass is Loam and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oatgrass and Emu Bush Physical Information
Oatgrass and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Oatgrass and Emu Bush are as follows:
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Oatgrass and Emu Bush
Care of Oatgrass and Emu Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.