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Oat
Grass
Arrhenatherum elatius |
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Description:
Oat Grass is a cool climate grass and will often go dormant
during the hot summer months. It should not be wet during summer dormancy or the
bulb will rot. Good for naturalizing or to use in the alpine garden, rock garden or
border. |
| Common
Name: |
Oat Grass |
| Botanical
Name: |
Arrhenatherum |
| Type: |
Ornamental Grass |
| Soil
Preference: |
This plant tolerates drought and will grow in dry to moist soil
but prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a neutral pH. |
Light
Requirements: |
Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Attributes: |
Bulbs at base of stems |
| Pests: |
none serious |
| Diseases: |
none serious |
Care: |
Propagate by division in the spring. Fertilize with Plant-tone approximately April 1st, May 20th, July 4th, August
15th & October 30th. Keep granular fertilizers off foliage and away from stems
and trunks. Use 1/2 the recommended rate of fertilizer for new plantings.
Planting Instructions: Perennials
Info: Ornamental Grass |
| Varieties: |
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Arrhenatherum
elatius 'Variegatum'
Bulbous Oat Grass
zones 4b-9a
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| Description: Narrow leaves are striped in white. Produces bulbs at
the bases of the stems. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
Summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Variegated Green and White |
| Height: |
8-14" |
| Spread: |
12" |
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