Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
Blue Oat grass
Habitat
Unknown
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, Dehydration, Diabetes, Fever, High blood pressure, Immunity, Insect Bites, Jaundice, Kidney problems, Leucoderma, Liver problems, Piles, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Sore throat, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
RHAPHANUS sativus
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
Radish plant
Oatgrass
In German
Rettich Pflanze
Ährengras
In French
usine de radis
Folle avoine
In Spanish
planta de rábano
oat Grass
In Greek
φυτικά ραπανάκι
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
planta radish
aveia-
In Polish
rzodkiewka roślin
Owies trawa
In Latin
raphanus herba
oat Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Aveneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Danthonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Radish Plant and Oatgrass
Wondering what are the properties of Radish Plant and Oatgrass? We provide you with everything About Radish Plant and Oatgrass. Radish Plant doesn't have thorns and Oatgrass doesn't have thorns. Also Radish Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Radish Plant has allergic reactions like Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash and Stomach pain and Oatgrass has allergic reactions like Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash and Stomach pain. 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 Radish Plant and Oatgrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Radish Plant and Oatgrass
Season and care of Radish Plant and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Radish Plant and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Radish Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Oatgrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Radish Plant is Loam and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Radish Plant is Neutral and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Radish Plant and Oatgrass Physical Information
Radish Plant and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Radish Plant height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Radish Plant and Oatgrass are as follows:
Radish Plant flower color: White
Radish Plant leaf color: Green
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Radish Plant and Oatgrass
Care of Radish Plant and Oatgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Radish Plant pruning is done No pruning needed and Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Radish Plant 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.