Northern Sea Oats (Chasmanthium latifolium) Pronunciation
(aka Indian Wood-oats, Broadleaf Uniola)

Bloom Time - June through fall
Color - Green seed-heads turn to russett color in the fall
Foliage - Light green
Size - 2-3' ft. tall
Exposure - Partial sun or shade
Culture - Grows well in average well-drained soil. Best grown in containers or near water features. Recommend planting where it is somewhat isolated from other plants in case of re-seeding.

Comments - This is a beautiful ornamental grass and one of the few that performs well in extreme shady areas. It is a native of Texas and grows throughout the midwestern states along streams and in the wild. It has a long season of visual interest with light-green drooping seed pods in the late spring and summer that turn to tan in the fall months. I've heard varying reports about this grass being aggressive but after growing it for two years in my garden, I've not noticed it coming up anywhere where it shouldn't. Nevertheless, I would advise caution and plant it in an area where you can keep an eye on it.

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