Fragile oat
Gaudinia fragilis
Fragile oat is an ornamental grass suited to open sunny borders and naturalistic plantings with average water needs. It requires minimal maintenance once established and appreciates well-drained soils. Its delicate seed heads add fine textural interest to garden beds and meadow-style landscapes.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
10″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately, Allowing The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
5.5 – 6.5
Temperature
-20° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 25, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Genevieve BOTTI (cc-by-sa)
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