Uniola paniculata Sea oats (Gramineae)

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Uniola paniculata
Sea oats
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The Uniola paniculata plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Virginia to Texas and Mexico. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sea oats.

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Latin Name:  Uniola paniculata
Common Name:  Sea oats
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sandhills and drifting sands on the coast[43]. Also found on salt flats[200].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a moist sandy soil, tolerating some shade[200]. Tolerates maritime exposure and saline soils[200]. An invasive plant, spreading freely by means of its rhizomes[236], but it is very ornamental[200]. and is well worth a place in the garden.

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