Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Blue Oat grass
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Ivory, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Hibiscus arnottianus
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
White Hibiscus
Oatgrass
In Hindi
सफेद हिबिस्कुस
जई घास
In German
Weiß Hibiscus
Ährengras
In French
white Hibiscus
Folle avoine
In Spanish
hibisco blanco
oat Grass
In Greek
White Hibiscus
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
Hibiscus branco
aveia-
In Polish
Biały Hibiscus
Owies trawa
In Latin
Hibiscus album
oat Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Danthonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Hibiscus and Oatgrass
Season and care of White Hibiscus and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about White Hibiscus and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oatgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Hibiscus is Loam and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for White Hibiscus is Neutral and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
White Hibiscus and Oatgrass Physical Information
White Hibiscus and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. White Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of White Hibiscus and Oatgrass are as follows:
White Hibiscus flower color: Gold
White Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of White Hibiscus and Oatgrass
Care of White Hibiscus and Oatgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads and Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Hibiscus 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.