Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Blue Oat grass
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Brown
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Cordate
Plant Season
Not Available
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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 spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARRHENATHERUM
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Oatgrass
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
जई घास
Zonal Geranium
In German
Ährengras
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Folle avoine
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
oat Grass
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
βρώμη Grass
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
aveia-
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Owies trawa
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
oat Grass
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Aveneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Danthonioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Oatgrass and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Oatgrass and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Oatgrass and Zonal Geranium. Oatgrass doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Oatgrass does not have fragrant flowers. Oatgrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Itchy eyes and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oatgrass and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Oatgrass and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Oatgrass and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oatgrass season is Not Available and Zonal Geranium season is Not Available. The type of soil for Oatgrass is Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Oatgrass and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Oatgrass and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Oatgrass and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Oatgrass and Zonal Geranium
Care of Oatgrass and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.