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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

n/a

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

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:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.