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some very pretty green and yellow leaves in the grass

Just short of four years ago, I raved about a plant that I had only recently discovered at that time. I implore you to please ignore that post as I am here today to take everything back I had gleefully written on that balmy July afternoon in 2010. I can now state with 100% confidence that I despise […]

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the sun is setting over the beach with sea oats in the foreground and sand dunes to the right

Sand dunes and sea oats at sunset. Practical as well as pretty, the dunes and sea oats work together to protect inland areas from tropical storms and hurricanes.

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the beach is covered with sand and sea oats

Uniola paniculata (Sea Oats) is a deep-rooted spreading perennial grass with stout culms and showy tan inflorescences rising up to 6 ft. tall (180 cm). On display from summer to fall, their conspicuous spikelets of oat-like fruits persist on the plant, giving it a beautiful texture as the wind blows. Useful in dried arrangements, the seed heads are happily eaten by birds and small mammals.

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some very pretty plants by the side of the road

Chasmanthium latifolium ( Northern Sea Oats ) A fast growing, sturdy, upright, clump forming perennial grass, reaching up to 6 x 5 ( rarely over 4 ) feet, that is native to eastern North America where it grows in open woodlands, stream banks and even on sand dunes ( most commonly on wooded floodplains under hickory and oak ). It is endangered at the northernmost extent of its range in Michigan, Pennsylvania ( from Pittsburg to Monroe Co. and south ) & NJ, is more common further south to the…

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some green leaves are hanging from a tree

Northern sea oats is a perennial ornamental grass with interesting flat foliage and unique seed heads. Get tips on how to grow northern sea oats in the landscape in the following article.

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some white flowers and green plants by a building

I love this plant. It’s a beautiful shade-loving grass, excellent for erosion control, prized by wildlife for cover and seeds, and a water-wise choice for gardeners. Inland Sea Oats, Chasmant…

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sea oats on the beach with blue water in the background

Sea oats are a specialized group of monocot plants which grow mainly on the East coast of the United States. These plants are adapted for survival within saline environments as they grow very close to the ocean and experience a constant spray from the sea. To help tolerate this they have adapted long roots to hold them into place in the loose, sandy soil.

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