Search Plants
Try for Free
English
About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Oatgrass (Trisetum)
Oatgrass is a genus of plants in the grass family, widespread in temperate, subarctic, and alpine habitats in much of the world. 
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Oatgrass
Feedback
Attributes of Oatgrass
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Oatgrass
Distribution of Oatgrass
Feedback
Distribution Map of Oatgrass
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Oatgrass
Feedback
Oatgrass is a genus of grasses which require low to moderate care. Basic care involves full to partial sun exposure and regular watering, suitable for most soil types but prefers well-drained ones. It can tolerate a wide range of temperature conditions, from warm to frosty. Common challenges include fungal diseases like rust and powdery mildew. Seasonal considerations are crucial; it's best to reduce watering during winters, while monitoring for pests and diseases becomes crucial during springs and summers.
How to Water Oatgrass?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Oatgrass?
How to Propagate Oatgrass?
How to Plant Oatgrass?
Exploring the Oatgrass Plants
Feedback
6 most common species：
Golden oat grass
Golden oat grass (Trisetum flavescens) is an attractive wild grass that is grown ornamentally in meadows and naturalized plantings. It produces hay that makes good fodder for livestock but it isn't farmed commercially because of its relatively low yield. However, this quick-spreading grass is classed as invasive in eight countries.
Tall trisetum
Tall trisetum (Trisetum canescens) is a perennial grass native to western North America, from Alaska to California and Arizona. Being a bunchgrass, it forms clumps of erect stems with hairless or hairy sheaths, with the hairs sometimes long and unruly. Tall trisetum occupies forests, streambanks, and mountain meadows, and it is most common among Ponderosa pines, spruce, and fir.
Spiked oatgrass
Spiked oatgrass is a hardy, grasslike herb found on every continent except for Africa, preferring to grow in alpine regions and on rocky lake shores and river banks. It is commonly called an "oatgrass" due to its resemblance to the oat plant.
Trisetum bifidum
Trisetum bifidum is a perennial grass that thrives in open meadows and grasslands. Its slender stems grow upwards from a clumping base, typically reaching heights conducive to swaying gently in the breeze. The plant showcases split, feathery flower heads that distinguish it from its relatives. Adaptive to various soil conditions, trisetum bifidum displays resilience and a delicate beauty that belies its hardy nature.
Siberian oatgrass
Siberian oatgrass flourishes in the cool climates of Siberia, its slender stems rising to a modest height. Each stem is topped by a feathery panicle, composed of small green to purplish spikelets that dance in the breeze—a distinguishing feature. It's a hardy grass, adapted to endure the harsh conditions and poor soils where few other species can thrive.
Trisetum arduanum
Trisetum arduanum is a perennial grass that thrives in mountainous regions, where its tufted growth habit helps it cling to steep terrains. Its slender stems, which can reach modest heights, bear narrow, rolled leaves and produce airy panicles of spikelets in summer. The golden hue of its mature seeds highlights its presence among the rugged landscape, adapting well to cooler climates and rocky soils.
More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
Continue reading in our app - it's better
A database of 400000+ plants and unlimited guides at your fingertips...
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
Identify grow and nurture the better way!
17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
Nearly 5 years of research
80+ scholars in botany and gardening
Botanist in your pocket
Scan the QR code with your phone camera to download the app
About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Oatgrass
Trisetum
Oatgrass is a genus of plants in the grass family, widespread in temperate, subarctic, and alpine habitats in much of the world.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Instantly identify plants with a snap
Snap a photo for instant plant ID, gaining quick insights on disease prevention, treatment, toxicity, care, uses, and symbolism, etc.
Download the App for Free
Key Facts About Oatgrass
Feedback
Attributes of Oatgrass
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Oatgrass
Distribution of Oatgrass
Feedback
Distribution Map of Oatgrass
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Oatgrass
Feedback
Oatgrass is a genus of grasses which require low to moderate care. Basic care involves full to partial sun exposure and regular watering, suitable for most soil types but prefers well-drained ones. It can tolerate a wide range of temperature conditions, from warm to frosty. Common challenges include fungal diseases like rust and powdery mildew. Seasonal considerations are crucial; it's best to reduce watering during winters, while monitoring for pests and diseases becomes crucial during springs and summers.
How to Water Oatgrass?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Oatgrass?
How to Propagate Oatgrass?
How to Plant Oatgrass?
Exploring the Oatgrass Plants
Feedback
6 most common species：
Golden oat grass
Golden oat grass (Trisetum flavescens) is an attractive wild grass that is grown ornamentally in meadows and naturalized plantings. It produces hay that makes good fodder for livestock but it isn't farmed commercially because of its relatively low yield. However, this quick-spreading grass is classed as invasive in eight countries.
Tall trisetum
Tall trisetum (Trisetum canescens) is a perennial grass native to western North America, from Alaska to California and Arizona. Being a bunchgrass, it forms clumps of erect stems with hairless or hairy sheaths, with the hairs sometimes long and unruly. Tall trisetum occupies forests, streambanks, and mountain meadows, and it is most common among Ponderosa pines, spruce, and fir.
Spiked oatgrass
Spiked oatgrass is a hardy, grasslike herb found on every continent except for Africa, preferring to grow in alpine regions and on rocky lake shores and river banks. It is commonly called an "oatgrass" due to its resemblance to the oat plant.
Trisetum bifidum
Trisetum bifidum is a perennial grass that thrives in open meadows and grasslands. Its slender stems grow upwards from a clumping base, typically reaching heights conducive to swaying gently in the breeze. The plant showcases split, feathery flower heads that distinguish it from its relatives. Adaptive to various soil conditions, trisetum bifidum displays resilience and a delicate beauty that belies its hardy nature.
Show More Species
More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
Identify grow and nurture the better way!
17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
Nearly 5 years of research
80+ scholars in botany and gardening
Continue reading in our app - it's better
A database of 400000+ plants
unlimited guides at your fingertips...
unlimited guides at your fingertips...
