Northern Sea Oats

Chasmanthium latifolium

$10.99

In Stock
Key Features
Height

2 to 5'

Container Size

Quart

Bloom Time

August, September

Bloom Color

Green

Soil Moisture

Medium, Moist, Wet

Soil Type

Average, medium to wet, well-drained.

Hardiness Zone

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Light Requirements

Part shade, Part Sun, Full sun

  • Description

    Northern Sea Oats (Chasmanthium latifolium) is a clump-forming perennial grass that grows naturally in rich woods or rocky slopes along streams and on moist bluffs. It is known for its distinct flat, nodding seed heads that resemble oats and has a high shade tolerance for an ornamental grass. These seed heads are green in spring, ultimately turning tan in summer then purplish in fall. The flat seed heads create an attractive “shimmer” effect in the wind. The Northern Sea Oats’ bamboo-like leaves will turn yellow-gold in the fall with enough sun, and the dried foliage provides winter interest and can be cut back in spring. The seeds are eaten by birds and small mammals while the stems and leaves are used as nesting material by birds. It is the larval host for the Northern Pearly-Eye (shown above) as well as several skipper butterflies.

  • Shipping Information

    We ship from two locations:

    • Maryland – Our nursery in Maryland is perfectly located to serve the Eastern United States within a 2-3 day shipping window. You will receive the most reasonable shipping rates from our Maryland location if you live east of Ohio.

    • Illinois – Our nursery in Illinois is perfectly located to serve the Midwestern United states within a 2-3 day shipping window. You will receive the most reasonable shipping rates from our Illinois location if you live west of West Virginia.

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