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Cat Grass, Common Oat, Wild Oat 'Cayuse'

Avenasativa

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Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Avena (a-VEE-na)
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Species
sativa (sa-TEE-vuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Provides Winter Interest
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
Not Applicable
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Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
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Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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