River Oats
River Oats is a highly decorative grass that can be easily recognized by its drooping flower clusters and compressed spikelets. It is commonly used as a low-maintenance grass for shady areas or to help prevent soil erosion. This grass readily self-sows and can quickly form a dense ground cover. River Oats grow best in moist sandy, loamy, or clay soils.
River Oats is a highly decorative grass that can be easily recognized by its drooping flower clusters and compressed spikelets. It is commonly used as a low-maintenance grass for shady areas or to help prevent soil erosion. This grass readily self-sows and can quickly form a dense ground cover. River Oats grow best in moist sandy, loamy, or clay soils.
River Oats is a highly decorative grass that can be easily recognized by its drooping flower clusters and compressed spikelets. It is commonly used as a low-maintenance grass for shady areas or to help prevent soil erosion. This grass readily self-sows and can quickly form a dense ground cover. River Oats grow best in moist sandy, loamy, or clay soils.
Chasmanthium latifolium
Native: Eastern United States
Hardiness Zone: 5a - 9b
Light Range: Dappled sunlight, partial shade
Soil Characteristics: Clay, loam, sand, moist
Tolerances: Occasionally wet
Landscape Use: Soil retention on slopes, ornamental grass
Height: 2 - 5 ft
Spread: 1 - 2.5 ft
Growth Rate: medium
Leaf Size: 5” - 9” long
Leaf Persistence: perennial
Wildlife: Butterflies, bees, birds, hummingbirds; deer resistant
Roaming Roots Tips:
This grass brings a pleasing, rugged texture to the garden's dappled shade area.
The flower clusters make a lovely rustling sound as they sway in the breeze.