Northern Sea Oats (Chasmanthium latifolium) is a striking ornamental grass that brings texture and movement to any garden or landscape. Renowned for its unique, bamboo-like foliage and gracefully arching stems, this hardy perennial thrives in USDA growing zones 3-8. It reaches a mature height of 2-3 feet, making it an ideal choice for adding vertical interest to borders, woodland gardens, and waterside plantings.
The standout feature of Northern Sea Oats is its distinctive seed heads, which resemble flattened oats and dangle elegantly from the stems. These seed heads start off green in the summer, turn a beautiful bronze in the fall, and persist through the winter, providing year-round visual appeal. The foliage also transitions from bright green in the spring and summer to a warm golden hue in the autumn, enhancing its seasonal charm.
Adaptable and easy to grow, Northern Sea Oats thrives in both full sun and partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is also tolerant of a variety of soil types, including clay and sandy soils. This versatile grass is perfect for naturalizing in shaded areas, creating informal screens, or adding a touch of elegance to containers.
Northern Sea Oats
Northern Sea Oats (Chasmanthium latifolium) is a striking ornamental grass that brings texture and movement to any garden or landscape. Renowned for its unique, bamboo-like foliage and gracefully arching stems, this hardy perennial thrives in USDA growing zones 3-8. It reaches a mature height of 2-3 feet, making it an ideal choice for adding vertical interest to borders, woodland gardens, and waterside plantings.
The standout feature of Northern Sea Oats is its distinctive seed heads, which resemble flattened oats and dangle elegantly from the stems. These seed heads start off green in the summer, turn a beautiful bronze in the fall, and persist through the winter, providing year-round visual appeal. The foliage also transitions from bright green in the spring and summer to a warm golden hue in the autumn, enhancing its seasonal charm.
Adaptable and easy to grow, Northern Sea Oats thrives in both full sun and partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is also tolerant of a variety of soil types, including clay and sandy soils. This versatile grass is perfect for naturalizing in shaded areas, creating informal screens, or adding a touch of elegance to containers.
Delivery time
Your order will ship whenever these plants are back in stock Spring 2025. Pre-ordering means we will reserve the ordered quantity at the time of ordering. If you have other items in your order that are not pre-order items, let us know if you would like them to be shipped altogether or ASAP. As always, feel free to request a desired delivery window!