Northern Sea Oats

Chasmanthium Latifolium

Overview

Northern Sea Oats (Chasmanthium latifolium) is a perennial grass prized for its distinctive, flat fish-shaped seed heads that flutter in the breeze. Growing 24-36 inches tall, with a spread of 18-24 inches, it's a shade-tolerant, low-maintenance choice. Its green foliage turns a golden brown in fall, complementing most garden designs. Thrives in USDA zones 3-8 with moderate water. Ideal for erosion control and naturalistic landscapes.

Sun HalfWater HighZones 5–9

Northern Sea Oats (Chasmanthium Latifolium) — Northern Sea Oats (Chasmanthium latifolium) is a perennial grass prized for its distinctive

Culture

Sun: Half
Water: High
USDA zones: 5–9

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Northern Sea Oats (Chasmanthium Latifolium) — Growing 24-36 inches tall, with a spread of 18-24 inches, it's a shade-tolerant, low-maintenance, image 51

Northern Sea Oats (Chasmanthium Latifolium) — Its green foliage turns a golden brown in fall, complementing most garden designs; northern Sea Oats, image 52

Northern Sea Oats (Chasmanthium Latifolium) — flat fish-shaped seed heads that flutter in the breeze; textured backdrop for other garden plants, image 50

Northern Sea Oats (Chasmanthium Latifolium) — Northern Sea Oats (Chasmanthium latifolium) is a perennial grass prized for its distinctive; its, image 49

Northern Sea Oats (Chasmanthium Latifolium) — botanically termed Chasmanthium latifolium; red flowers in the garden, image 55

Northern Sea Oats (Chasmanthium Latifolium) — Ideal for erosion control and naturalistic landscapes; offering movement and a captivating silhouette, image 54

Northern Sea Oats (Chasmanthium Latifolium) — Thrives in USDA zones 3-8 with moderate water; is a striking ornamental grass prized for its, image 53