Inland Sea Oats
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407 South Pipeline Road East
Euless TX 76040
United States
+12148140932
Also known as Inland Sea Oats, Indian Wood Oats, Wild Oats, River Oats, Flathead Oats, Upland Oats, Upland Sea Oats
Chasmanthium latifolium is a charming, upright, clump-forming ornamental grass that hails from Missouri. You can often find it gracing rich woods, moist bluffs, and rocky slopes along streams. This lovely grass features flat, drooping seed heads that cluster gracefully at the top of slightly arching stems. Initially, the seed heads are a vibrant green, but by late summer, they transform into a beautiful purplish bronze, gently swaying in even the lightest breezes. Its bright green leaves also undergo a delightful change, turning coppery after frost and eventually settling into a warm brown by winter. It's a fantastic option for dried flower arrangements, adding creative flair. You might also hear it called inland sea oats, as its seed heads resemble those of oats. Previously, it was known as Uniola latifolia.
Chasmanthium latifolium is super easy to grow and flourishes in average, medium to wet, well-drained soil, whether in full sun or part shade. While it can handle less-than-perfect soils, it truly prefers moist, fertile soil and stands out as one of the more shade-tolerant ornamental grasses. This grass can self-seed and might spread quite enthusiastically! Leaving the foliage in place through the winter adds character to your landscape while helping protect the crowns from chilly temperatures. Come early spring, it's good to cut it back to the ground for fresh growth.
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Height: 2’-5’
Spread 1.5’-2.5’
Bloom: August-September
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade, Dappled Shade
Water: Medium, High
Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Origin: Eastern United States, Northern Mexico
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
