Wild Oats
Chasmanthium latifolium
Poaceae
Growth habit
Grass/Sedge
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
Not Native to the Finger Lakes Region, Pa West to Manit., South to N. FL, NM and N. Mexico
Location
Mundy Wildflower Garden, Zucker Shrub Collection
Source of plant
North Creek Nurseries, Weinstock-Bluemel
Description
Attractive green deciduous foliage; interesting inflorescence of large, flat spikelets held in an openpanicle that persists into winter. Plants 3' to 5' tall, spreading slowly by rhizomes.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Special characteristics
notable texture, winter interest