Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

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Upright clumps of green leaves turn copper in fall and brown in winter. Attractive flat seed heads are good in fresh or dried arrangements. Prefers light shade and damp soil. Can self-sow prolifically. Good ground cover in moist areas.

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Height
24-36 Inches

Spread
24-30 Inches

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Good Companions

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis), Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium purpureum), Golden Ragwort (Packera aureus)

Characteristics & Attributes

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant

Hydrologic Designation

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FACW

Season of Interest

•	Mid (May-June)
•	Late (July-frost)

Soil Moisture

•	High
•	Moderate

Special Uses

•	Fresh Cut Flower
•	Dried Flower

Sun Exposure

•	Full Sun
•	Medium Sun/Average Shade

USFS MO Ecological Map

•	Central Dissected Till Plain
•	Osage Plains
•	Mississippi Aluvial Basin
•	Ozark Highlands