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Avena sativa

 
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Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Avena (a-VEE-na) (Info)
Species: sativa (sa-TEE-vuh) (Info)

Synonym:Avena byzantina
Synonym:Avena fatua var. sativa
Synonym:Avena sativa var. orientalis

3 vendors have this plant for sale.

8 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Annuals
Herbs

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Green

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous

Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Provides winter interest

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

By kennedyh
Thumbnail #1 of Avena sativa by kennedyh

Profile:

1 positive
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive JimIowa On Jan 2, 2008, JimIowa from Marshalltown, IA wrote:

My cat loves this. We plant 30 to 40 seeds in a 6" pot, give it some sun, keep it watered and cut it down to 8" high when it gets too tall. easy to save seeds and grow year after year.

Neutral frostweed On Jan 3, 2007, frostweed from Arlington, TX
(Zone 8a) wrote:

Cat Grass, Common Oat, Wild Oat Avena sativa is Naturalized in Texas and other States.

Neutral Terry On Jan 15, 2004, Terry from Murfreesboro, TN
(Zone 7a) wrote:

Can be planted indoors in a container for your favorite feline. Provides them with extra vitamins and minerals in their diets, especially in winter months and/or for indoor-only pets.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Merced, California
Taft, California
Marshalltown, Iowa
Benton, Kentucky
Hulbert, Oklahoma
Dallas, Texas
Manchaca, Texas
Princeton, Texas



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