Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southern Africa
Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Rocky areas, sand dunes, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Brown
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Gray 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
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
occasional watering once established
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Itchy eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARRHENATHERUM
Euryops pectinatus
Common Name
Oatgrass
Euryops
In German
Ährengras
Euryops
In French
Folle avoine
Euryops
In Spanish
oat Grass
Euryops
In Greek
βρώμη Grass
Euryops
In Portuguese
aveia-
Euryops
In Polish
Owies trawa
Euryops
In Latin
oat Grass
Euryops
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Aveneae
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Danthonioideae
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Properties of Oatgrass and Euryops
Wondering what are the properties of Oatgrass and Euryops? We provide you with everything About Oatgrass and Euryops. Oatgrass doesn't have thorns and Euryops doesn't have thorns. Also Oatgrass does not have fragrant flowers. Oatgrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Itchy eyes and Euryops 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 Euryops and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oatgrass and Euryops
Season and care of Oatgrass and Euryops is important to know. While considering everything about Oatgrass and Euryops Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oatgrass season is and Euryops season is . The type of soil for Oatgrass is Loam and for Euryops is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Euryops is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oatgrass and Euryops Physical Information
Oatgrass and Euryops physical information is very important for comparison. Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Euryops height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Oatgrass and Euryops are as follows:
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Euryops flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Euryops leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Oatgrass and Euryops
Care of Oatgrass and Euryops include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Euryops pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Euryops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.