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Bulbous Oat Grass

Arrhenatherum Species

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Overview

Bulbous Oat Grass (Arrhenatherum elatius) thrives in U.S. Depar™ent of Agriculture hardiness zones 4-9. This perennial grass showcases slender, upright stems reaching 2-3 feet high, adorned with compact bulbous bases. Its dense, tufted foliage, green blades tinged with blue hues, and elegant oat-like flower spikes are visually striking from late spring to midsummer. Ideal for borders, it prefers full to partial sun in well-drained soil.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–8Type GrassClimate Temperate

Bulbous Oat Grass (Arrhenatherum Species) — Bulbous Oat Grass (Arrhenatherum elatius) thrives in U.S

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Grass
Family: Poaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Bulbous Oat Grass (Arrhenatherum Species) — Bulbous Oat Grass (Arrhenatherum elatius) thrives in U.S

Photograph: Rasbak, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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