Arrhenatherum elatius (False oat grass)

Cultivation

Grow in most fertile, well-drained soils in sun or partial shade. Considered an invasive species in the United States, particularly in the West.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Ground Cover, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Waterside, Prairie planting, Planted in groups

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming, Erect flower stem

Native to

Europe

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

Yes

Toxicity

Not toxic