Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Asia
Types
Not available
Blue Oat grass
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Oatgrass
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
जई घास
In German
QUICKSTICK
Ährengras
In French
QUICKSTICK
Folle avoine
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
oat Grass
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
QuickStick
aveia-
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Owies trawa
In Latin
Quickstick
oat Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Gliricidia
Danthonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Danthonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Quickstick and Oatgrass
Season and care of Quickstick and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Oatgrass season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Oatgrass Physical Information
Quickstick and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Oatgrass are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Quickstick and Oatgrass
Care of Quickstick and Oatgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.