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Indian Woodoats (Chasmanthium latifolium)

Indian Woodoats (Chasmanthium latifolium) is a graceful ornamental grass with attractive, drooping seed heads resembling oats, providing winter interest.

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Moderate, consistent moisture during growing season.

Soil

Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers moist, well-drained loamy or sandy soils.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low feeding requirements.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade.

Full sun promotes best flowering.

Water

Moderate, consistent moisture during growing season.

Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers moist, well-drained loamy or sandy soils.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures.

Tolerates a range from 18-24°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low feeding requirements.

Light feeding in spring if needed.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Grass

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.6-1.2 m

Spread

0.6-1.2 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Linear to lanceolate

Flower Size

1.5-2.5 cm

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Synonyms
Uniola latifolia Michx.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderPoales
  • familyPoaceae
  • genusChasmanthium
  • speciesChasmanthium latifolium
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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