Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
India, Nepal, China
Types
Blue Oat grass
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-5
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Brown
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Cordiform
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARRHENATHERUM
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Oatgrass
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
जई घास
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Ährengras
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Folle avoine
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
oat Grass
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
βρώμη Grass
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
aveia-
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Owies trawa
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
oat Grass
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Aveneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Danthonioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Oatgrass and Himalayan Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Oatgrass and Himalayan Birch? We provide you with everything About Oatgrass and Himalayan Birch. Oatgrass doesn't have thorns and Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Oatgrass does not have fragrant flowers. Oatgrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Itchy eyes and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oatgrass and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Oatgrass and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Oatgrass and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oatgrass season is Not Available and Himalayan Birch season is Not Available. The type of soil for Oatgrass is Loam and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Oatgrass and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Oatgrass and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Oatgrass and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Oatgrass and Himalayan Birch
Care of Oatgrass and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.