Northern Sea Oats

Large, showy seed heads are lovely in your garden or cut for arrangements, fresh or dried. Broad leaf blades are deep green in shade and lighter in a sunny location. Beautiful massed in the garden or landscape, and ideal for moist, shaded sites.

Companion Plants

Columbine

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Phlox

Plant Details

Common name

Northern Sea Oats
Botanical name

Chasmanthium latifolium
Variety

na
Zone

USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 8 (30°F).
Light

Part sun
Height

30-36" (76-91 cm)
Habit

Arching
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color

Brown
Bloom Time

Summer-fall
Maintenance

Prune back in spring

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Gina C.'s collection

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