Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Blue Oat grass
Acer saccharum
Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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, 14
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Brown
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
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Leaf Shape
Grass like
Maple shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
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
ACER saccharum
Common Name
Oatgrass
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
जई घास
चीनी मेपल
In German
Ährengras
Zuckerahorn
In French
Folle avoine
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
oat Grass
arce de azúcar
In Greek
βρώμη Grass
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
aveia-
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
Owies trawa
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
oat Grass
Sugar Maple
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Danthonioideae
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Properties of Oatgrass and Sugar Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Oatgrass and Sugar Maple? We provide you with everything About Oatgrass and Sugar Maple. Oatgrass doesn't have thorns and Sugar Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Oatgrass does not have fragrant flowers. Oatgrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Itchy eyes and Sugar Maple 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 Sugar Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oatgrass and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Oatgrass and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Oatgrass and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oatgrass season is and Sugar Maple season is . The type of soil for Oatgrass is Loam and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Oatgrass and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Oatgrass and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Oatgrass and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Oatgrass and Sugar Maple
Care of Oatgrass and Sugar Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.