Growing Information

USDA Zones

4–8

Sun

Part Shade

Water

medium

Height

2 ft–4 ft

🦌 Deer-Resistant🐶 Dog-Friendly†🐱 Cat-Friendly†🌿 Native

Flat, oat-like seed heads dangle from arching stems, turning from green to copper-bronze in fall. Northern Sea Oats is a native shade grass with exceptional ornamental value. Deadhead to control self-seeding.

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