Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Blue Oat grass
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Brown
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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 Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARRHENATHERUM
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Oatgrass
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In German
Ährengras
Pekannuss
In French
Folle avoine
Pacanier
In Spanish
oat Grass
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
βρώμη Grass
Pecan
In Portuguese
aveia-
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Owies trawa
Orzesznik jadalny
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Danthonia
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Danthonioideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Oatgrass and Pecan
Season and care of Oatgrass and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Oatgrass and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oatgrass season is and Pecan season is . The type of soil for Oatgrass is Loam and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Oatgrass and Pecan Physical Information
Oatgrass and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Oatgrass and Pecan are as follows:
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Oatgrass and Pecan
Care of Oatgrass and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.