Melinda Myers

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