Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Blue Oat grass
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Magenta
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Oatgrass
In Hindi
Western Redbud
जई घास
In German
West Redbud
Ährengras
In French
Redbud Western
Folle avoine
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
oat Grass
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
aveia-
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
Owies trawa
In Latin
Western Cercis
oat Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Danthonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Western Redbud and Oatgrass
Wondering what are the properties of Western Redbud and Oatgrass? We provide you with everything About Western Redbud and Oatgrass. Western Redbud doesn't have thorns and Oatgrass doesn't have thorns. Also Western Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Western Redbud has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Oatgrass has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Western Redbud and Oatgrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Western Redbud and Oatgrass
Season and care of Western Redbud and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Oatgrass season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Western Redbud and Oatgrass Physical Information
Western Redbud and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Oatgrass are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Western Redbud and Oatgrass
Care of Western Redbud and Oatgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud 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 Western Redbud 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.