Western Oat

Avenaoccidentalis

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Avena (a-VEE-na)
Species
occidentalis (ok-sih-den-TAY-liss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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