Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Blue Oat grass
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Brown
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
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 in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARRHENATHERUM
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Oatgrass
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
जई घास
Esperanza
In German
Ährengras
Esperanza
In French
Folle avoine
Esperanza
In Spanish
oat Grass
Esperanza
In Greek
βρώμη Grass
Esperanza
In Portuguese
aveia-
Esperanza
In Polish
Owies trawa
Esperanza
In Latin
oat Grass
Esperanza
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Danthonioideae
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Season and Care of Oatgrass and Esperanza
Season and care of Oatgrass and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Oatgrass and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oatgrass season is and Esperanza season is . The type of soil for Oatgrass is Loam and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oatgrass and Esperanza Physical Information
Oatgrass and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Oatgrass and Esperanza are as follows:
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Oatgrass and Esperanza
Care of Oatgrass and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.