Chasmanthium latifolium

Ornamental Grass Northern Sea Oats

Chasmanthium latifolium

Zones 2-5

Northern Sea Oats is an ornamental clumping U.S. native grass with foliage reminiscent of bamboo leaves. A relative of true oats, its nodding seed heads dance in the slightest wind. Its foliage and seeds turn a rich coppery-red as temperatures cool in autumn, then mature to bronze as winter draws near. Leave them standing for their fall beauty or cut for dried flower arrangements. Plants started in early spring will bloom in the first year. Heirloom. 18 – 30 inches tall.