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The Seaoats (Paniculata) is generally described as a perennial graminoid. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The greatest bloom is usually observed in the early summer, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until fall. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Seaoats (Paniculata) has a long life span relative to most other plant species and a slow growth rate. At maturity, the typical Seaoats (Paniculata) will reach up to 6 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 0 inches.
The Seaoats (Paniculata) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by container, sprigs. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have low vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below 7°F. has high tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.
| Category | |
|---|---|
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| General Type | Graminoid |
| Growth Period | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Duration | Perennial |
| Lifespan | Long |
| Plant Nativity | Native to U.S. |
| Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
| Bloom Period | Early Summer |
|---|---|
| Displays Fall Colors | Yes |
| Shape/Growth Form | Rhizomatous |
| Drought Tolerance | High |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
| Height When Mature | 6 |
| Vegetative Spread | Moderate |
| Flower Conspicuousness | No |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Low |
| Fruit/Seed Seasonality | Summer Fall |
| Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
| Propagations (Ways to Grow) | Container, Sprigs |
|---|---|
| Moisture Requirements | Low |
| Cold Stratification Required | Yes |
| Minimum Temperature | 7 |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 20 |
| Toxic to Nearby Plants | No |
| Toxic to Livestock | No |
| After-Harvest Regrowth Rate | Slow |
| After-Harvest Resprout Ability | No |
| Responds to Coppicing | No |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 pH |
|---|---|
| Precipitation Range | 35–35 inches/yr |
| Planting Density | 4840–19000 indiv./acre |
| Soil Textures | Coarse, Medium |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 20 |
| Minimum Frost-Free Days | 180 day(s) |
| Salinity Tolerance | Medium |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
| Leaf Retention | No |
|---|---|
| Palatability | High |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Causes Livestock Bloating | None |
Source: USDA, NRCS, PLANTS Database, plants.usda.gov.
National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA
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