Chasmanthium latifolium ~ River Oats, Inland Sea Oats

Inland Sea Oats is an upright grass with a clumping habit native to the rocky slopes and streams of the Eastern Coast.  The bright green leaves sport distinguishing flat, drooping seedheads in terminal clusters that emerge green and mature to purple-bronze in late summer while the foliage shifts to copper after frost and eventually browns.  Prefers part sun and moist well-drained soil.  Type:  Orn. Grass Origins: Eastern N. America; GA Native Height:  2’ - 5’ Spread:  1’ - 2.5’ Spacing:  1’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  3 - 8 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Green Season of Interest:  Summer, Fall, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  May need staking. Cut to the ground in early spring to renew foliage.  LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Garden, Naturalized Areas, Ponds or Streams, Native Garden, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Butterfly Weed, Goldenrod, Tufted Hairgrass