River Oats

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River Oats (Chasmanthium latifolium), also called Northern Sea Oats and Uniola latifolia, is named for its tendency to grow along waterways, is both ornamental and practical. It’s a perennial cool season grass. With its slender stalks and oat-like spikelets that turn from green to brown in the fall, River Oats is popular in floral arrangements. In addition to attracting butterflies and being deer-resistant, this perennial grass provides grazing and produces seeds enjoyed by small mammals and birds.

River oats grows 3 to 6 feet tall with a blooming period (fruiting period, in this case) of mid to late summer (July-Sept).  It is especially useful in combating erosion due to its complex root structure. Northern Sea Oats is native to the Midwest of the United States and thrives in moist soil, preferring partial shade to full shade conditions. It can also tolerate less optimal conditions. Best for Zones 4 – 9.

It’s excellent at self-sowing, low maintenance, and very hardy. If you’re having creek bed erosion issues, need to stop erosion on a slope/hill, or simply enjoy this plant’s look and how it looks when it’s windy, then this is the plant for you! Pure Air Natives loves using this plant for restoring damage by plows, heavy equipment, or other disturbances in nature.

It can become aggressive as its extensive root systems and fast ability to reproduce can outcompete surrounding plants. You can manage this by cutting off the heads before they seed. Otherwise, this plant is perfect for providing ground cover.

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