Inland Sea Oats
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Also known as Inland Sea Oats, Indian Wood Oats, Wild Oats, River Oats, Flathead Oats, Upland Oats, Upland Sea Oats
Chasmanthium latifolium is an upright, clump-forming ornamental grass native to Missouri. It is commonly found in rich woods, moist bluffs, and rocky slopes along streams. This grass is characterized by its flat, drooping seed heads that hang in terminal clusters on slightly arching stems. The seed heads are green initially but turn purplish bronze by late summer and sway in even the softest breezes. The leaves of this grass are bright green and turn coppery after frost, eventually turning brown in winter. It is an excellent choice for dried flower arrangements. Another common name for this grass is inland sea oats due to the similarity of its seed heads to those of oats. It was formerly known as Uniola latifolia.
Chasmanthium latifolium is easy to grow and thrives in average, medium to wet, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Although it can tolerate poor soils, it prefers moist, fertile soils and is one of the more shade-tolerant ornamental grasses. This grass can self-seed and may spread aggressively. Leaving the foliage in place over winter adds interest to the landscape and helps protect the crowns from the cold. It should be cut back to the ground in early spring.
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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
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
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.
