Sea Oats,Spangle Grass. A tufted spreading grass with narrow mid-green leaves, that turn yellow in winter. Attractive arching, green, flower spikelets. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Chasmanthium latifolium
A tufted spreading grass with narrow mid-green leaves, that turn yellow in winter. Attractive arching, green, flower spikelets.
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Chasmanthium |
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Species | latifolium |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Sea Oats, Spangle Grass |
Flower Colour | green |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 1m |
Family | Gramineae |
Spread | 60cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Arching |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | July, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Woodland, Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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