species 8,266 observations

Sea Oats

Uniola paniculata

Field notes

Supports All

8 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Bell's Roadside-Skipper 1
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Eastern Cottontail, Savannah Sparrow, Oldfield Mouse, Prokelisia salina 6
Sheltered animals Animals that nest or roost in it Eastern Bee Assassin 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Grasses and sedges
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Dry Well drained
Water use: Low
Soil: Sand
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil Erosion
Habit: Arching Clumping
Plant type: Ornamental grasses and sedges

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.