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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