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Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

A great candidate for a partially shaded site. Tolerates sun as long as adequate moisture is provided. Clump forming. Yellow/almond flower at 3-5′; flat seed heads flutter in the breeze.

  • Height: 3' – 4'
  • Width: 18" – 24"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: Yellow
  • Bloom Time: June, July
  • Hardiness Zone: 5 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics - Chasmanthium latifolium

  • Attributes

    • Fall Color
    • Salt Tolerant
  • Plant Habit

    • Upright
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun to Shade
  • Native Plant Community

    • Mesis Prairie
    • Savanna
  • Flower Color

    • Yellow
  • Flower Hue

    • Medium
  • Flower Type

    • Panicle
  • Flower Height

    • 3' to 4'
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Coarse
  • Flower Size

    • 3" to 4"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist/Well Drained
  • Prune Time

    • May
  • Growth Rate

    • Average
  • Origin

    • Greater Midwest
  • Divide

    • Every Five Years or Longer

Possible Substitutions for Chasmanthium latifolium

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Matching Attributes
  • Height: 3' – 4'
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Matching Attributes
  • Height: 3' – 4'
  • Plant Habit: Upright
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Matching Attributes
  • Height: 3' – 4'
  • Plant Habit: Upright

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St. Charles, IL 60174

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