Inland Sea Oats
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Chasmanthium latifolium
Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
This grass requires shade or part shade and moist soil. Tolerates poorly drained areas.
- Scientific Name: Chasmanthium latifolium
- Common Names: Inland Sea Oats, Indian Wood Oats, Wild Oats, River Oats, Flathead Oats, Upland Oats, Upland Sea Oats
- Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
- Growth Habit: Perennial
- Height: 2 to 4 feet
- Leaves: Blue-green, bamboo-like
- Flowers: Green
- Bloom Time: Summer
- Wildlife Benefits: Larval plant host for caterpillars. Seeds eaten by many species of birds and mammals.
Where to Find It
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Interested in adding Inland Sea Oats to your garden? Check if this is in stock or add to cart to purchase directly from our Natives Nursery.
Notes and Tips
Inland Sea Oats is an excellent choice for those wishing to create a firefly sanctuary. Its dense foliage provides shelter for adults. The moist leaf litter in an Inland Sea Oats bed provides vital habitat for firefly larvae.
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On the Firefly.org website
© Joe Liggio
