New England Wild Flower Society

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Chasmanthium latifolium

sea oats

With its gracefully arched seed heads, this is among the showiest grasses available for summer and winter interest. Works as a quickly spreading groundcover when planted in rich, moist conditions, and sticks to clumping in in poor, dry-to-average soils.

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Height: 2-3 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Hardiness Zone: 5-8


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
• Shade
Soil Moisture
• Wet
• Average
Ecoregion
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
Attracts Wildlife
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Host Plant
Tolerance
• Drought Tolerant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Groundcover
• Meadow garden
• Massing
• Rain Garden
Growth Habit
• Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


sea oats - Chasmanthium latifolium from Native Plant Trust