Broadleaf chasmanthium

Broadleaf chasmanthium

Chasmanthium latifolium

Chasmanthium
Poaceae
Native Plants
Zone 59
🐾 Pet-Safe
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Broadleaf chasmanthium is a popular native ornamental grass with distinctive flat, oat-like seed heads. It adapts well to various soil conditions and partial shade, making it excellent for naturalized areas and woodland borders. Very low maintenance and spreads gradually to form attractive colonies.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

18″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

24

Watering Schedule

Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately, Allowing Soil To Dry Slightly Between Waterings

Soil pH

5 – 7

Temperature

-20°95°F

Mature Spread

up to 24

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Fine

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Austria
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Japan
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Manitoba
Maryland
Mexico Northeast
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri

Attracts

🐝 Birds

Sources

Data: trefle

Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 26, 2022 by Tristan Jaton-Maria (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones
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