Chasmanthium latifolium
Northern Sea Oats
Bright green leaves turn a coppery colour after frost and eventually brown by winter. North American native plant.
- Clump-forming native grass
- Good for naturalizing and streambank stabilization
- Provides food and cover to wildlife
- Category: Ornamental Grass
- Hardiness Zone: 5-9
- Height: 1-3 ft
- Spread: 1-3 ft
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Foliage Color
| • | Bronze |
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Container |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Dried Flower/Foliage |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Native |
| • | Naturalizing |
| • | No Deadheading |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Chasmanthium latifolium
This grass is tolerant of most conditions from sun to shade, and wet to dry locations. However, it will do best in moist soil and part shade. When the seeds are mature, they can be picked for fresh or dried flower arrangements.