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river oats

river oats

Chasmanthium latifolium

grassβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate water❄ Hardy: Zone 3b – Zone 9b

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A delicate ornamental grass with drooping, flat green blades and distinctive flattened seed heads that resemble small oats or rice. It brings graceful movement and fine texture to shaded garden spaces.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–4.6β€² tall Γ— 1.5–2.5β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Poaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southeastern United States

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
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Season of Interest

SummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with