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One of the most shade-tolerant ornamental grasses, Chasmanthium latifolium (Northern Sea Oats) is a robust spreading deciduous grass. It is noted for its distinctive, drooping seed heads in late summer, which hang from slightly arching stems and flutter when caressed by the softest of breezes.
Northern Sea Oats Chasmanthium latifolium Growing Information Sunlight: Part shade to shade. Tolerates more sun in wetter soils but prefers shade. Soils: Tolerates a wide range of soils. Bloom Time: July-September. Seed heads appear in the fall and persist into winter. Size: 4-10 inches high.
Description and Adaptation. Sea oats is a long lived, slow growing, warm season, perennial grass commonly associated with the upper dunes along beach fronts. It grows erect to approximately 6 feet in height at maturity, and has leaves that can grow to 24 inches in length.
Northern Sea Oats – Chasmanthium latifolium Features: A smaller ornamental grass with fall interest due to flat, drooping seed-heads19. Siting: Place this grass in an area with moderately fertile soil that is very moist and in a slightly shaded location19. Care: Plant crown at soil level18. At planting, water the roots and surrounding area slowly
Northern Sea Oats (Chasmanthium latifolium) is a clump-forming grass that produces deep, bright green blades up to 12 inches long. When in bloom, it grows up to 36 inches tall and 18 inches wide. It is tolerant of both moisture and some drought, making it perfect for any type of soil – light to heavy, well drained.
Northern Sea Oats is a great ornamental grass with year-round interest. The mid-summer flowers give way to showy seed heads that mature in late summer and resemble flattened 'oats'. The green foliage has a slight drooping habit that is emphasized when grown in shade and/or when laden with seeds.
Chasmanthium latifolium Northern Sea Oats. 24 to 48 inches tall. 18 to 36 inches spread. Full sun to part shade. Moist to wet soils. Clay, drought, and road salt tolerant. Blooms June to September. Soft pink seed heads fade to tawny.
