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18 maj 2021 · Northern sea oats (Chasmanthium latifolium) is a perennial ornamental grass with interesting flat foliage and unique seed heads. The plant provides several seasons of interest and is a good landscape plant for USDA zones 5 to 8.
17 maj 2024 · Plant northern sea oats in moist, fertile soil that drains well in a part-shade or full-sun location. Northern sea oats are native to moist woodland edges, which makes them a great addition to part-shade gardens. Create a woodland meadow with a collection of shade-tolerant grasses.
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) 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 clump-forming, upright, ornamental grass. It grows best in shady conditions in moist soils, and it is often found in woods, rocky slopes along streams, and on moist bluffs. The hallmark of this ornamental grass is its flat, drooping seed heads which will flutter even in gentle winds.
Learn how to grow ornamental Northern Sea Oats from seed, with tips from Johnny's on sowing, germination, spacing, height, hardiness, harvesting, and uses.
This easy to grow ornamental grass reaches a height between 2 to 5 feet and width of 1 to 2 feet. The distinctive flat nodding seed heads that resemble oats emerge green in spring, turn tan in summer and then purplish in fall. They sway gracefully in the slightest breeze.
