Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Asia
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Types
Blue Oat grass
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Brown
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Broad
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Average
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Thoroughly
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Itchy eyes
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
constipation, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Tuber
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ARRHENATHERUM
Gladiolus
Common Name
Oatgrass
Gladiolus
In Hindi
जई घास
ग्लेडियोलस
In German
Ährengras
Gladiolen
In French
Folle avoine
Glaïeul
In Spanish
oat Grass
Gladiolus
In Greek
βρώμη Grass
γλαδιόλα
In Portuguese
aveia-
Gladiolus
In Polish
Owies trawa
mieczyk
In Latin
oat Grass
Gladiolus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Danthonia
Gladiolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Danthonioideae
Ixioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Oatgrass and Gladiolus
Wondering what are the properties of Oatgrass and Gladiolus? We provide you with everything About Oatgrass and Gladiolus. Oatgrass doesn't have thorns and Gladiolus doesn't have thorns. Also Oatgrass does not have fragrant flowers. Oatgrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Itchy eyes and Gladiolus 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 Gladiolus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oatgrass and Gladiolus
Season and care of Oatgrass and Gladiolus is important to know. While considering everything about Oatgrass and Gladiolus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oatgrass season is Not Available and Gladiolus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Oatgrass is Loam and for Gladiolus is Average while the PH of soil for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Oatgrass and Gladiolus Physical Information
Oatgrass and Gladiolus physical information is very important for comparison. Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Oatgrass and Gladiolus are as follows:
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Oatgrass and Gladiolus
Care of Oatgrass and Gladiolus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly.