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Northern Sea Oats

Botanical Name
Chasmanthium latifolium
Min Zone
4
Max Zone
8
Height
30 to 36 inches
Width
12 to 18 inches
Flowers
Late summer: green
Fall Color
Gold
Light
Full sun to shade
Soil
Moist, well-drained
Planting & Care
  • Northern sea oats is moderately drought tolerant once established
  • One of the more shade tolerant ornamental grasses
  • Letting plants stand for winter adds interest to the landscape and inceases hardiness
Problems
None serious

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