Northern Sea Oats

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats, Chasmanthium latifolium, is a very ornamental woodland grass with gorgeous seed heads that are beautiful in dried arrangements as well as in the garden. This native grass grows best in shaded areas with fertile soils. An excellent …

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Plants 3" Pots
1-4 $7.99 ea.
5-10 $6.99 ea.
11-31 $5.99 ea.
32+ $4.99 ea.
Availability: In stock
SKU
43350-03
Cultural Details
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil Moisture Dry, Medium
Sun Exposure Full Sun, Partial, Shade
Height 3' - 4'
Bloom Color Green, Cream
Bloom Time Aug, Sep, Oct
Spacing 1'
Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Root Type Fibrous
Benefits Host Plant, Deer Resistant

Northern Sea Oats, Chasmanthium latifolium, is a very ornamental woodland grass with gorgeous seed heads that are beautiful in dried arrangements as well as in the garden. This native grass grows best in shaded areas with fertile soils. An excellent choice for planting under the light shade of oaks and hickories, or any semi-shaded garden. Plant it in a protected location.

Several species of Lepitoptera, such as Northern Pearly-eye, Gemmed Satyr, Pepper and the Salt Skipper, are known to use Northern Sea Oats as a host plant.