Chasmanthium latifolium
Northern Sea Oats, Bamboo Grass
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:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.