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Chasmanthium latifolium

Family Gramineae
Plant Type ornamental grass
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.6 - 1.5 m (2 - 5 ft)
Spread 30 - 75 cm (1 - 2.5 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The ornamental grass Chasmanthium latifolium (Indian woodoats) bears faded green blossoms during mid-summer. The matte foliage is deep green in colour and medium in texture. Chasmanthium latifolium (Indian woodoats) produces showy fruit. A specimen plant, Chasmanthium latifolium (Indian woodoats) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting, specimen, wild flower and woodland.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Chasmanthium latifolium tolerates drought and wet sites, and has a natural resistance to deer. In the fall, Chasmanthium latifolium enriches your landscape with its colourful foliage, and in the winter it offers visual interest to your garden.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Chasmanthium latifolium (Indian woodoats) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.