Chasmanthium latifolium (Indian Wood Oats, Inland Sea Oats, …
River Oats is a native, clump-forming, upright grass in the Poaceae (grass) family. This easy to grow ornamental grass reaches a height between 2 to 5 feet and width of 1 to 2 feet. The distinctive flat nodding seed heads that resemble oats emerge green in spring, turn tan in summer and then purplish in fall.
Chasmanthium latifolium River Oats | Prairie Moon Nursery
Also called Uniola latifolia or Northern Sea Oats, River Oats is a very ornamental grass that is easily identifiable from its drooping inflorescences and compressed spikelets. It is commonly used as a low-maintenance shade grass or used to prevent soil erosion.
Northern Sea Oats; River Oats - Grow Native!
Upright clumps of bamboo-like foliage. Green leaves turn copper in fall and brown in winter. Attractive flat flower spikes hang down from stems. Prefers light shade and damp soil. Can self-sow prolifically. Also known as wood oats and river oats.
Chasmanthium latifolium - Wikipedia
Chasmanthium latifolium, known as fish-on-a-fishing-pole, northern wood-oats, inland sea oats, northern sea oats, and river oats is a species of grass native to the central and eastern United States, Manitoba, and northeastern Mexico; it grows as far north as Pennsylvania and Michigan, [2] where it is a threatened species. [3]
River Oats - Missouri Department of Conservation
River oats is a native cool-season perennial grass common in bottomlands, stream valleys, and other moist places. It grows from stout rhizomes and forms loose colonies. The open, nodding, flattened flower and seed clusters are distinctive.
Chasmanthium latifolium (River or Wild Oats, Northern Sea Oats)
This beautiful, tall woodland grass* grows in upright clumps and produces bamboo-like leaves that are held perpendicular at intervals on smooth, round culms (stems). Panicles stand well above the foliage with drooping, eye-catching, oat-like spikelets that rustle and shimmer in the breeze.
Chasmanthium latifolium - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
More Images. Species Native to Missouri. Common Name: northern sea oats. Type: Ornamental grass. Family: Poaceae. Native Range: Eastern United States, northern Mexico. Zone: 3 to 8. Height: 2.00 to 5.00 feet. Spread: 1.00 to 2.50 feet. Bloom Time: August to September. Bloom Description: Green. Sun: Full sun to part shade. Water: Medium to wet.
River Oats - Gardening Solutions
River oats is a beautiful ornamental grass that deserves to be planted more widely in home gardens. Native to 28 states including Florida and called many different common names, river oats’ botanical name is Chasmanthium latifolium.
The Fall Color of River Oats - Home & Garden Information Center
Nov 2, 2021 · Also known as sea oats or fish-on-a-pole, river oats is a perennial grass that performs best in wet soil and can persist in shaded areas. You can identify river oats by its flat seed heads that provide birds and mammals with food and serve as a host plant for butterflies.
Chasmanthium latifolium - Hoffman Nursery
Known as River Oats or Northern Sea Oats, this US native produces a multitude of beautiful pale green seed heads in midsummer that are reminiscent of the sea oats found at the beach. Panicles drop under their weight and look absolutely beautiful when backlit by the sun.