Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Western Asia
Types
Blue Oat grass
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
broad, flat
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
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, 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 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 dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Allergy
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ARRHENATHERUM
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Oatgrass
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
जई घास
मीठी चेरी
In German
Ährengras
Süße Kirsche
In French
Folle avoine
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
oat Grass
Cereza dulce
In Greek
βρώμη Grass
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
aveia-
Cereja doce
In Polish
Owies trawa
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
oat Grass
dulcis cerasus
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Danthonioideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Oatgrass and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Oatgrass and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Oatgrass and Sweet Cherry. Oatgrass doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Oatgrass does not have fragrant flowers. Oatgrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Itchy eyes and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oatgrass and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Oatgrass and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Oatgrass and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oatgrass season is and Sweet Cherry season is . The type of soil for Oatgrass is Loam and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Oatgrass and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Oatgrass and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Oatgrass and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Oatgrass and Sweet Cherry
Care of Oatgrass and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.