Description
Northern sea oats (Chasmanthium latifolium, formerly Uniola latifolia) is a 3- to 4-foot-tall, perennial grass with flattened flower- and seedheads in summer and fall. The dangling heads look terrific in fresh or dried arrangements, adding a playful touch as they nod and sway with the slightest movement.
Be warned, though: While the plants of this US native grass are clump-forming, they will self-sow freely in the garden. For that reason, you might want to consider keeping northern sea oats in a meadow planting or “wild garden,” where it can seed around without being a problem, or in a tough site where daintier plants don’t thrive (in a roadside planting, for instance). Or, commit to cutting off the seedheads in mid- to late fall. Full sun to partial shade. Perennial; Zones 4 to 9.
Harvested in mid October 2022. At least 25 seeds. Ecotype unknown.
Please read the germination information as well before ordering.
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