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Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats, Bamboo Grass

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany/Dowsett

 

Description

This perennial grass can reach 5' high and has leaves that are 8" in length. It produces green blooms that turn brown and appear from late spring and last until early fall. It produces dark red grain and does best in moist, shaded areas.

 

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium, High

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

Ranch, Water Garden, Wetlands

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Park, Parking Lot, Roadside

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.