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Avenafatua

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Avena fatua by Zaragoza
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Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Avena (a-VEE-na)
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Species
fatua (FAT-yoo-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information
Non-patented
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
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Wild Oat Avena fatua in Naturalized in Texas and other States.

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