Northern Sea Oats

Chasmanthium latifolium

Pronunciation: chas-MAN-thee-um lat-ee-FOH-lee-um

Attractive, bamboo-like foliage and dangling, flat flower spikes create a showy accent around water features. Foliage turns coppery in fall, brown in winter. Provides a haven and source of food for birds and wildlife. Takes wind and ocean salt spray. Thrives in moist sites, yet quite tolerant of dry conditions when grown in shade settings.

LIGHT: Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun

WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.

SIZE: Foliage clumps quickly reach 2 to 3 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide.