Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia
Types
Blue Oat grass
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Humid climates, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Brown
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
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
Prune in winter, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilizer every month during spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARRHENATHERUM
CANANGA odorata
Common Name
Oatgrass
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang
In Hindi
जई घास
Ylang-Ylang
In German
Ährengras
Ylang-Ylang
In French
Folle avoine
Ylang-Ylang
In Spanish
oat Grass
Ylang-Ylang
In Greek
βρώμη Grass
Ylang-Ylang
In Portuguese
aveia-
Ylang-Ylang
In Polish
Owies trawa
Jagodlin
In Latin
oat Grass
Ylang-Ylang
Phylum
Not Available
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Poaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Aveneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Danthonioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Oatgrass and Ylang-Ylang
Wondering what are the properties of Oatgrass and Ylang-Ylang? We provide you with everything About Oatgrass and Ylang-Ylang. Oatgrass doesn't have thorns and Ylang-Ylang doesn't have thorns. Also Oatgrass does not have fragrant flowers. Oatgrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Itchy eyes and Ylang-Ylang 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 Ylang-Ylang and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oatgrass and Ylang-Ylang
Season and care of Oatgrass and Ylang-Ylang is important to know. While considering everything about Oatgrass and Ylang-Ylang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oatgrass season is Not Available and Ylang-Ylang season is Not Available. The type of soil for Oatgrass is Loam and for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oatgrass and Ylang-Ylang Physical Information
Oatgrass and Ylang-Ylang physical information is very important for comparison. Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Oatgrass and Ylang-Ylang are as follows:
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Ylang-Ylang flower color: Light Yellow
- Ylang-Ylang leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Oatgrass and Ylang-Ylang
Care of Oatgrass and Ylang-Ylang include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth. In summer Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.