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Chasmanthium latifolium 'River Mist'
(River Mist Northern Sea Oats, Variegated Northern Sea Oats)
(River Mist Northern Sea Oats, Variegated Northern Sea Oats)
Origin: Hybrid
Family: Poaceae
Light: Sun-part shade
Height: 2-3'
Spread: 18-24"
Blooms: Ornamental silvery-green oats, ages to brown, late Summer
Foliage: Herbaceous, variegated, green and white, linear, 9" long, 1" wide, turns copper in Fall and then brown in Winter
Soil: Well-drained, mildly acidic, neutral
Water: Moderate
Uses: Foliage, around ponds, Summer, Fall, Winter interest, coastal garden, woodland
Propagation: Rootball divisions
Caution: Plant can be a invasive
Comments: Chasmanthium latifolium 'River Mist' or River Mist Northern Sea Oats or Variegated Northern Sea Oats with a fast, upright, clumping growth habit. This is the variegated variety of the Northern Sea Oats. It has showy, narrow, linear, bamboo-like foliage with striking green and white variegation droops when the flowers appear. In late Summer, Chasmanthium latifolium 'River Mist' produces clusters of ornamental silvery-white seas oats hanging for the arching stems which turn copper in the Fall. The freshly cut flowers make excellent bouquets while the dried flowers look excellent in dried floral arrangements. It is easily propagated from rootball divisions. River Mist Northern Sea Oats thrives in well-drained, moist, mildly acidic to neutral soil in a sunny to part shade environment. It is low maintenance and can tolerate sea salt, hence excellent for coastal gardens. Mass plant Variegated Northern Sea Oats around ponds or in a woodland setting for a spectacular show. It can also be container cultivated. The ornate seedheads persists into Winter, add much interest in the landscape. As a specimen or stand alone focal point, the graceful, cascading appearance and eye-catching variegated foliage makes Chasmanthium latifolium 'River Mist' a keeper in Jenny's Garden.
JennysGarden.com...Plant images and gardening descriptions of Chasmanthium latifolium 'River Mist' (River Mist Northern Sea Oats, Variegated Northern Sea Oats) growing in Jenny's Garden
Image of Chasmanthium latifolium 'River Mist' or River Mist Northern Sea Oats or Variegated Northern Sea Oats
Image of Chasmanthium latifolium 'River Mist' or River Mist Northern Sea Oats or Variegated Northern Sea Oats
Image of Chasmanthium latifolium 'River Mist' or River Mist Northern Sea Oats or Variegated Northern Sea Oats
Image of Chasmanthium latifolium 'River Mist' or River Mist Northern Sea Oats or Variegated Northern Sea Oats
Inquiries: jenl@JennysGarden.com
Inquiries: jenl@JennysGarden.com
