{"product_id":"northern-sea-oats","title":"Northern Sea Oats","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose Northern Sea Oats if you want a native, shade-tolerant ornamental grass with arching bamboo-like foliage and flat, oat-shaped seed heads that dangle and rustle from summer into winter; the tradeoff is that it self-sows freely, so it is not the grass for a low-maintenance, no-seedlings bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003caside class=\"pgne-recommendation\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShade and woodland-edge plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative and pollinator-friendly gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovement and texture in part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut and dried seed heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTidy beds where self-seeding is unwanted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot, dry, unwatered sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall privacy screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormal, clipped plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuy This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a grass that thrives in shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou like the dangling oat-like seed heads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a tough native for a naturalized bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSkip This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou do not want seedlings to manage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour site is hot, dry, and never watered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a privacy screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Report Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLandscape Impact\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe flat, oat-like seed heads catch light and wind beautifully, especially in part shade where few grasses perform.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe clump fills in at a steady pace, and it self-sows readily where the soil is open.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut it back in late winter; the main task is thinning volunteer seedlings if you want it to stay put.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer generally pass over ornamental grasses, so it is a dependable choice where browsing is heavy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShade Performance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThis is one of the few ornamental grasses that stays full and graceful in part shade to shade.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreening Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIts open, arching habit adds texture but is too short and airy for real privacy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt PGNE, we'd typically recommend Northern Sea Oats for shady, naturalized beds and woodland edges where most grasses sulk. Give it even moisture for the best look, and expect volunteer seedlings, which are easy to pull or share.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4a-8b\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to shade; best in part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage to moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpright, arching, clumping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomers Usually Ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it really grow in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes; it is one of the best ornamental grasses for part shade to shade, though it also takes full sun with steady moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it spread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe clump stays put, but it self-sows freely; pull unwanted seedlings or deadhead the seed heads to limit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen do I cut it back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCut the old foliage to the ground in late winter before new growth begins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","offers":[{"title":"#3 \/ Single","offer_id":42787665838165,"sku":"PGNE-42062","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/0715\/2725\/files\/3C368A0D-9D8E-413A-9584-6371A3E381E0.jpg?v=1785173433","url":"https:\/\/www.progrowersne.com\/products\/northern-sea-oats","provider":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}