Northern Sea Oats
Chasmanthium latifolium
SKU
2409
Attractive, bamboo-like foliage and showy, dangling, flat oat-like flower spikes make an effective accent around water features. Foliage turns coppery in fall, brown in winter. Tolerates ocean salt spray. Perennial. Partial sun. Clumping grass with sturdy stems. Fast grower to 2 to 3 feet tall, 2 feet wide. Seed grown.
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Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | chas-MAN-thee-um lat-ee-FOH-lee-um |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Foliage clumps quickly reach 2 to 3 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Mass Planting, Very Wet Areas, Water Garden, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Wet Soils, Fast Growing, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Key Feature | Showy Water Garden Accent |
Grows easily in average to poor soils; thrives in enriched, moist soils. Water deeply and regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, water as needed to maintain evenly moist soil. Leave foliage through winter to protect the clump; hard prune before new growth emerges.
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