Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Asia
North America
Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Itchy eyes
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ARRHENATHERUM
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
Oatgrass
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
जई घास
skyrocket juniper
In German
Ährengras
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
Folle avoine
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
oat Grass
dispararse enebro
In Greek
βρώμη Grass
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
aveia-
foguete zimbro
In Polish
Owies trawa
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
oat Grass
skyrocket iuniperorum
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Danthonia
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
-
Subfamily
Danthonioideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Oatgrass and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Oatgrass and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Oatgrass and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oatgrass season is and Skyrocket Juniper season is . The type of soil for Oatgrass is Loam and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oatgrass and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Oatgrass and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Oatgrass and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Oatgrass and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Oatgrass and Skyrocket Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.