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.
Additional information
| Generic | Chasmanthium |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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| Maintenance | |
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