Chasmanthium latifolium (river oats)

Chasmanthium latifolium (river oats)

General info: Commonly called northern sea oats or river oats, can grow easily in medium to wet well drained soil. River oats grow on the riverbanks and is shade tolerant.

Landscape uses: Beautiful clumping provides nice texture to borders of streams. Topped with beautiful oat like seed heads heading into summer.

Light Exposure Full Sun Part Shade
Growth Cycle Select
Height with Bloom 2 to 5′
Foliage Color. Green, Brownish
Moisture Req. Medium to Wet
Bloom Seed Heads
Origin Eastern U.S.
Height without Bloom Select
Zone Select