Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Blue Oat grass
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Brown
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, 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
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Moist, Well drained
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, Itchy eyes
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARRHENATHERUM
Cornus florida
Common Name
Oatgrass
Flowering dogwood
In Hindi
जई घास
flowering dogwood
In German
Ährengras
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In French
Folle avoine
Cornus florida
In Spanish
oat Grass
Cornus florida
In Greek
βρώμη Grass
Cornus florida
In Portuguese
aveia-
Cornus florida
In Polish
Owies trawa
Cornus florida
In Latin
oat Grass
Cornus florida
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Aveneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Danthonioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oatgrass and Flowering Dogwood
Season and care of Oatgrass and Flowering Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Oatgrass and Flowering Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oatgrass season is Not Available and Flowering Dogwood season is Not Available. The type of soil for Oatgrass is Loam and for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic.
Oatgrass and Flowering Dogwood Physical Information
Oatgrass and Flowering Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Oatgrass and Flowering Dogwood are as follows:
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Oatgrass and Flowering Dogwood
Care of Oatgrass and Flowering Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flowering Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.