Slender Oat

Avenabarbata

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Avena (a-VEE-na)
Species
barbata (bar-BAY-tuh)
Synonym
Avena hirsuta
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Agoura Hills, California

Calabasas, California

Malibu, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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