Chasmanthium latifolium (Northern Sea Oats)

Native to our area, this grass grows in loose; upright clumps 3' high with attractive, nodding oat-like seed heads that appear in late July. The leaves and flattened wild oats are a deep green in shade, and will be lighter green in more sunlight. Excellent winter interest is created as the seed heads and foliage turn bronze. Use Northern Sea Oats in the partial shade of a naturalized area, as waterside plantings, or in the perennial border. They are attractive in cut-flower arrangements.