Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Madagascar
Types
Blue Oat grass
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Brown
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Subulate
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, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs
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
Poorly 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 spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Itchy eyes
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARRHENATHERUM
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Oatgrass
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
जई घास
Umbrella Plant
In German
Ährengras
Dach-Anlage
In French
Folle avoine
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
oat Grass
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
βρώμη Grass
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
aveia-
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Owies trawa
parasol roślin
In Latin
oat Grass
O Planta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Danthonioideae
Cyperoideae
Properties of Oatgrass and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Oatgrass and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Oatgrass and Umbrella Sedge. Oatgrass doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Oatgrass does not have fragrant flowers. Oatgrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Itchy eyes and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oatgrass and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Oatgrass and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Oatgrass and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oatgrass season is and Umbrella Sedge season is . The type of soil for Oatgrass is Loam and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Oatgrass and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Oatgrass and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Oatgrass and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Oatgrass and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Oatgrass and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.