Northern Sea Oats (Chasmanthium latifolium) is a structural plant with moderately tall grassy foliage. They produce seed structures in summer and fall that are moderately showy. They prefer moist to wet soil in part sun. They grow to 5 feet tall and are a good choice for basins. Companion plants include Bluestar (Amsonia tabernaemontana) and Southern Blue Flag Iris (Iris virginica shrevei).
Maintenance
May need to be staked after setting seed. To avoid aggressive spreading by seed, cut off seedheads in fall.
About
Light Requirements
Part Sun Moisture Requirements
Basin Soil Requirements
Loam,
Rock Height
Short,
Medium Spacing
2 feet Category
Structural Illinois Native Plant Status
Illinois Native,
Indiana Native Seasonality
Fall,
Spring,
Summer Sociability
Groups of 5-10