Tall Oatgrass

Arrhenatherum elatius

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Not native

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Fowl Bluegrass
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Sun: Full sun, Part shade, Shade. Soil: Moist to wet. Flowers: Yellow.
Similar growth form, height, evergreen or deciduous
Eastern Narrowleaf Sedge
Carex amphibola
Sun: Partial shade, Full shade, Full sun. Soil: Somewhat dry to average. Flowers: Green.
Similar growth form, height, evergreen or deciduous
Little Bluestem
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Sun: Full sun. Soil: Somewhat dry to moist. Flowers: Purple.
Similar growth form, height, evergreen or deciduous

Not yet recorded · Spread · Life cycle · Leaves

Recorded in 6 West Virginia counties.

Ecological relationships

1CaterpillarsGenus host records with ranges including WV

Genus host records with ranges including WV · Arrhenatherum

—BeesSoutheastern regional records

—Specialist beesPollen specialists

—BirdsRecorded genus food-resource interactions; not a state feeding claim

Growing and identification

Safety has not been reviewed for this plant; check toxicity and thorns before planting.

Growing sources and scope

Bloom · “Early summer” · USDA PLANTS · Nationwide species characteristics; local growing conditions may vary
Flower color · “Yellow” · USDA PLANTS · Nationwide species characteristics; local growing conditions may vary
Foliage color · “Green” · USDA PLANTS · Nationwide species characteristics; local growing conditions may vary
Fruit begins · “Spring” · USDA PLANTS · Nationwide species characteristics; local growing conditions may vary
Fruit ends · “Summer” · USDA PLANTS · Nationwide species characteristics; local growing conditions may vary
Growth habit · “Grows in clumps” · USDA PLANTS · Nationwide species characteristics; local growing conditions may vary
Growth rate · “Moderate” · USDA PLANTS · Nationwide species characteristics; local growing conditions may vary
Height · “About 4 feet” · USDA PLANTS · Nationwide species characteristics; local growing conditions may vary

Also known as

Oat Grass