Wild Oat Grass
Danthonia spicata
Description:
Grass with naked stems and curly leaves. Leaves are clustered at the base of the plant. Has small flowers at the top of stems that appear in spring to early summer. Only able to grow in poor soils.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Poverty Oat Grass, Curly Grass |
| Plant Family: | Poaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Graminoids/Grasses |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Butterflies |
| Bloom Time: | Late May to late June |
| Fruit Timing: | Late May to August |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, S5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |