Northern Sea Oats
Chasmanthium latifolium
Elegant and versatile, Northern Sea Oats add a unique texture and soothing movement to any garden.
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About this plant
Chasmanthium latifolium, commonly known as Northern Sea Oats, is a captivating ornamental grass prized for its distinctive, flattened, oat-like seed heads that shimmer in the slightest breeze. Beginning in summer, these green seed heads emerge, gracefully transitioning to a coppery bronze in fall and persisting well into winter, offering extended seasonal interest and a charming rustle of sound. Its bamboo-like foliage provides a lovely backdrop throughout the growing season. Thriving in a variety of conditions, this adaptable grass is perfect for naturalized areas, mass plantings, or as an accent in perennial borders, bringing a touch of wild elegance to your landscape.
Care & maintenance
Generally low-maintenance. Cut back foliage to about 2-3 inches in late winter or early spring before new growth appears. Can self-seed readily; deadhead spent flowers if self-seeding is not desired.
Quick facts
- Type
- grass
- Mature height
- 2-4 feet
- Mature width
- 1-2 feet
- Sun
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate, adaptable to dry conditions once established
- Growth rate
- Moderate to fast