Uniola paniculata, commonly called sea oats, is a North American native perennial. This native grass thrives in dry sand dunes with full sun.
Uniola paniculata, commonly called sea oats, is a North American native perennial. This native grass thrives in dry sand dunes with full sun.
Uniola paniculata

Uniola paniculata (sea oats)

Uniola paniculata (sea oats)

General info: Uniola paniculata, commonly called sea oats, is a North American native perennial. This native grass thrives in dry sand dunes with full sun. Sea oats can get up to six feet tall and has narrow green leaves. Uniola produces oat like fruit hence its common name sea oats.

Landscape uses: Uniola paniculata is best used in sand dunes and beaches. Sea oats is a native slowing growing long lived warm seasoned grass. It is a great for erosion control in dunes and beach restoration projects. This drought and salt tolerant grass would be perfect for a coastal garden.

Light Exposure Full Sun
Growth Cycle Select
Height with Bloom 3′ to 6′
Foliage Color. Grey to Green
Moisture Req. Dry, Sand dune grass
Bloom Golden Brown Seed Heads
Origin East Coast and Gulf Coast
Height without Bloom Select
Zone 6 to 10