Groundcover & Vines – Tall – Sea Oats

Sea Oats 

Botanical name: uniola paniculata 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 5-8 ft in height with a 1-2 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 7-11 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in about 2 growing seasons 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: green/yellow/brown

Bloom time:  summer 

Pruning instructions: prune unhealthy growth during the late winter/early spring 

Propagation methods: propagate by division during the spring or fall months 

Landscape use: coastal dunes, erosion control, seaside gardens 

Special features: drought tolerant, salt tolerant 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: manually water during extended periods of drought 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil:  loam, chalky sand

Companion plants: seashore dropseed, saltmeadow cordgrass, beach verbena 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no