Taxon

Chasmanthium latifolium

 
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Chasmanthium latifolium - Northern Sea Oats, Inland Sea Oats, Woodoats
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Common name: Northern Sea Oats, Inland Sea Oats, Woodoats
Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
Distribution: North America
IUCN Red list: Not evaluated
Hardiness: 3a
Life form: Perennial plant
Comments: This grass is perhaps most distinguished by the flat, drooping seed heads which hang in terminal clusters on thread-like pedicils from slightly arching stems. Seed heads emerge green but turn purplish bronze by late summer, and will flutter even in a soft breeze. Its bright green leaves turn a coppery color after frost and eventually brown by winter. It can grow up to 4 feet tall, but 2 feet is typical in the garden. Sea oats grow naturally along river and stream banks and grow well in full shade or full sun.
Links: The Plant List

Locations

  • 1: Childrens Garden • Accession: 2019-148/2 • Provenance: Garden
  • 2: Childrens Garden • Accession: 2019-148/1 • Provenance: Garden
  • 3: Childrens Garden • Accession: 2024-99/1 • Provenance: Garden
  • 4: East Lake • Accession: 2015-501 • Provenance: Garden
  • 5: East Lake • Accession: 2024-166 • Provenance: Garden
  • 6: Meinders • Accession: 2015-75/1 • Provenance: Garden
  • 7: South Plaza • Accession: 2015-781 • Provenance: Garden
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