Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Europe, Asia
Habitat
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Long slender
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during dry weather
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Allergy
-
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
DIANELLA sandwicensis
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
Ukiuki, uki
Oatgrass
In German
Ukiuki
Ährengras
In French
Ukiuki
Folle avoine
In Spanish
Ukiuki
oat Grass
In Greek
Ukiuki
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
Ukiuki
aveia-
In Polish
Ukiuki
Owies trawa
In Latin
Ukiuki
oat Grass
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
Danthonioideae
Properties of Ukiuki and Oatgrass
Wondering what are the properties of Ukiuki and Oatgrass? We provide you with everything About Ukiuki and Oatgrass. Ukiuki doesn't have thorns and Oatgrass doesn't have thorns. Also Ukiuki does not have fragrant flowers. Ukiuki has allergic reactions like and Oatgrass has allergic reactions like . 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 Ukiuki and Oatgrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ukiuki and Oatgrass
Season and care of Ukiuki and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Ukiuki and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oatgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ukiuki is and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Ukiuki is and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Ukiuki and Oatgrass Physical Information
Ukiuki and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Ukiuki height is - and width - whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ukiuki and Oatgrass are as follows:
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Ukiuki and Oatgrass
Care of Ukiuki and Oatgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ukiuki 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.