Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Northern Sea Oats has showy oat-like seedheads in August over green foliage. Great for dried grass arrangements. Birds and woodland animals love the seeds especially in winter. It seeds itself readily along forest edges.

Height

36 Inches

Spread

36 Inches

Bloom Color

Ivory/Buff

USDA Hardiness Zone

Current Availability

Qty Avail	Description	Future Crop
4	Chasmanthium latifolium #1
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6	Chasmanthium latifolium #2
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172	Chasmanthium latifolium #3	160
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Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Deer Resistant
•	Dried Flower
•	Erosion Control
•	Native

Winter Interest

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Seedheads

Soil Conditions

•	Average
•	Moist

Bloom Time

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Summer

Exposure

•	Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
•	Sun

Attracts Wildlife

•	Food Source for Wildlife

Tolerance

•	Black Walnut Tolerant
•	Clay Soil Tolerant
•	Dry Shade Tolerant
•	Salt Tolerant

Foliage Color

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Green

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