Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Blue Oat grass
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Brown
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Botanical Name
ARRHENATHERUM
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Oatgrass
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
जई घास
इमली का पेड़
In German
Ährengras
Tamarinde
In French
Folle avoine
tamarinier
In Spanish
oat Grass
tamarindo
In Greek
βρώμη Grass
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
aveia-
tamarindo
In Polish
Owies trawa
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
oat Grass
tamarind ligno
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Danthonia
Tamarindus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Danthonioideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Oatgrass and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Oatgrass and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Oatgrass and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oatgrass season is and Tamarind tree season is . The type of soil for Oatgrass is Loam and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Oatgrass and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Oatgrass and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Oatgrass and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Oatgrass and Tamarind tree
Care of Oatgrass and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.