Common Name Biological name Source Growth Period Seasonal Growth Type Propagation Growth Habit |
Longleaf Woodoats Chasmanthium sessiliflorum Native Warm Season Perennial Bunch grass Mature seed black, 1/10” long Grows in tufts from rhizomes 2 to 3 feet tall Spikelike panicle 8 to 20 inches Flowers clustered along panicle Leaf blade is 12 to 24 inches long and ½” wide; flat at top |
Longlea f Uniola is adapted from east Texas and Oklahoma to the Atlantic coast, north to Virginia. This grass is commonly found in the loblollyshortleaf pine areas. It prefers shade and can not tolerate full sunlight. Longleaf Uniola is adapted to fertile moist, bottom and upland soils of fine and medium textures. However, it will grow on low fertility soils. Wildlife Native Landscaping Silvopasture Restoration Longleaf uniola is only moderately palatable to livestock. Because it can not withstand full sun, it is insignificant as forage. It does provide cover for wildlife, and birds will feed upon the seed. Being an evergreen bunch grass, longleaf uniola shows potential as native landscaping, especially in shaded areas. Grows in shaded conditions Short, fringed ligule where leaf Attaches to stem Reproduces by seed and rhizomes Spikelike panicle with flowers clustered sporadically on panicle Evergreen Increases after burning Flowers June – October 1 – 3 leaves per |
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