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Chasmanthium latifolium

River Oats

The flat green seedheads hang on narrow slightly arching stems and persist into winter turning reddish bronze. Bamboo like green foliage.

Growing & Maintenance Tips
Grows best in deep, rich soil in partial shade with plenty moisture, although it will grow in less than ideal conditions. Effective planted in masses in tubs and containers. It is a good flowering accent in shady and damp situations and its drooping habit is beautifully displayed along the water's edge.

Interesting Information
Since its flowers are beautiful at all stages of maturity, this grass is good in fresh and dried arrangements.

Plant Type Ornamental Grass		Bloom Color Copper		Foliage Color Smooth Green
Height 3-4 Feet		Spread 1-2 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9		Patented No

Amsonia illustris (Prairie Blue Star )	Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower )
Helianthus occidentalis (Western Sunflower )

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Color • Copper	Exposure • Sun-Shade	Soil Moisture Preference • Med-Wet	Missouri Native • Missouri Native
Wildlife/Disease Resistance • Deer Resistant • Rabbit Resistant	Season of Interest (Flowering) • July • August • September	Attributes • Winter Interest • Fall Color • Dried Flower • Cut Flower