Chasmanthium latifolium - Indian Woodoats - Seeds

Description

• Poaceae Poales
• Southeastern USA
• H 1.2m x W 0.3m
•  Z5 
• Deciduous Perennial
• 1 packet of 25 seeds

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Details

Chasmanthium latifolium is a very beautiful grass, with large soft green leaves reminiscent of certain bamboos

They are borne on thin, graceful stems emerging each year from a rhizomatous stock

Indian Woodoats initially has a slender habit, then weeping when the ears form and mature

In summer, flat ears appear in drooping panicles at the ends of the stems

They can be harvested for superb dry bouquets

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Cultivation

Indian Woodoats like cool soils, and will do best in a shaded position during the hot hours of the day - this is not a full sun lovingplant

At the beginning of spring, sow 4 or 5 seeds together in pots, in good potting soil, 0.5 cm deep

Tamp lightly, then water

Place in a bright place and keep moist

When the seedlings are 10-15 cm high, plant in their final location in the garden

Water regularly during recovery, and during periods of summer drought

Keep weeds out

Easy to grow, accommodating a wide range of soils

Non-invasive, spontaneous sowing is extremely rare, no suckers

In winter, cut the stems at ground level - grows back from its stump each spring