Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
South America, Brazil
Types
Blue Oat grass
Yucca
Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Brown
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Itchy eyes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARRHENATHERUM
MANIHOT esculenta
Common Name
Oatgrass
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
In German
Ährengras
Palmlilie
In French
Folle avoine
Yucca
In Spanish
oat Grass
Yucca
In Greek
βρώμη Grass
Yucca
In Portuguese
aveia-
iúca
In Polish
Owies trawa
yucca
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Danthonioideae
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Properties of Oatgrass and Yuca
Wondering what are the properties of Oatgrass and Yuca? We provide you with everything About Oatgrass and Yuca. Oatgrass doesn't have thorns and Yuca doesn't have thorns. Also Oatgrass does not have fragrant flowers. Oatgrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Itchy eyes and Yuca 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 Yuca and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oatgrass and Yuca
Season and care of Oatgrass and Yuca is important to know. While considering everything about Oatgrass and Yuca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oatgrass season is and Yuca season is . The type of soil for Oatgrass is Loam and for Yuca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oatgrass and Yuca Physical Information
Oatgrass and Yuca physical information is very important for comparison. Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Oatgrass and Yuca are as follows:
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Yuca flower color: White and Red
- Yuca leaf color: Green
Care of Oatgrass and Yuca
Care of Oatgrass and Yuca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yuca pruning is done . In summer Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yuca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.