Upland Sea Oats, River Oats, Indian Woodoats

Upland Sea Oats, River Oats, Indian Woodoats Chasmanthium latifolium Part sun to light shade, moderately wet to medium moisture level, prefers fertile soil but adapted to a wide range of soils including clay, strongly acid to neutral pH.  2 ½ – 4 feet height, blooms in late summer, green flowers, self-sows generously in moist sites and may be aggressive. Germination Code:  A.  Seeds germinate easily. Native Region:  Statewide Warm season.  Easy to grow.  Very popular, low-maintenance grass.  One of the more shade-tolerant ornamental grasses.  Will tolerate full sun with enough moisture.  Provides excellent contrast and texture almost year-round to the planting area.  Dried, copper-colored seedheads are often used in floral arrangements. grass;sun/shade;wet;clay grass;sun/shade;wet;loam grass;sun/shade;wet;sand grass;sun/shade;medium;clay grass;sun/shade;medium;loam grass;sun/shade;medium;sand grass;shade;wet;clay grass;shade;wet;loam grass;shade;wet;sand grass;shade;medium;clay grass;shade;medium;loam grass;shade;medium;sand

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