River Oats, Ornamental Grass Seed
River Oats Ornamental Grass Seed
- Dangling oatlike seedheads glow golden in autumn
- Seeds sustain birds and small woodland mammals
- Spreading roots help protect shaded streambanks
- Larval host for the Pepper and Salt Skipper
Key Attributes
About River Oats, Ornamental Grass Seed
River Oats was once listed as Uniola latifolia and is also known as Northern Sea Oats. This native of eastern North American woods and streambanks carries flat, dangling seed heads that turn gold in fall and have long been used in dried arrangements. Birds and small mammals eat the grain, and Pepper and Salt Skipper caterpillars use the grass. Give it partial shade and medium to moist soil; allow room for self-seeding.
Growing details
Plant profile
Seed & variety
Before Planting
Planting
Watering
Fertilizer
Harvesting
Tips
Pests & Diseases
Provide airflow around seedlings and avoid stagnant, crowded conditions that encourage damping-off or leaf spotting.
Protect newly sown seed from birds when needed, and inspect seedlings for slugs or chewing insects.
Native States & Regions
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
- West Virginia
Native regions: Southeast
River Oats Ornamental Grass Native Range Map
Native range describes natural occurrence, not the origin of this seed lot or every location where a plant can be grown.
Alaska and Hawaii are shown as insets. State-level range does not mean a plant occurs throughout every part of that state.
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