River Oats
Scientific Name
Chasmanthium latifolium
Geographical Considerations
Will this plant grow in my area?
View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended
Hardiness Zones
5a to 9b
This is a native Florida plant.
Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
River Oats grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Medium Drained
Soil pH
Acid to Slightly Acid (4.5-6.5)
Salt Tolerance
Low to None
DroughtTolerance
Medium
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Ornamental Grasses
Plant Shape
- Upright
- Spiky
Leaf Persistence
River Oats is Evergreen
Spread
2-4 feet
Height
2-5 feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Size
Large
Leaf Texture
Medium
Flower Size
N/A
Plant Role for Butterflies
Nectar
Additional Detail
Fall color; tan/bronze showy seed heads. Foliage bronze in fall. | Pests/Diseases: none serious | attracts butterflies
