Northern Sea Oats - Key Growing Information
SOWING: Transplant (recommended) - Sow 8-12 weeks before last frost date. Transplant into cell packs or 3-4" containers when seedlings have second or third set of leaves. Transplant outdoors after danger of frost has passed.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun/Part Shade.
PLANT HEIGHT: 24-36".
PLANT SPACING: 12-18".
HARDINESS ZONES: Zones 5-9.
HARVEST: Fresh or Dried: Harvest when seed heads have matured but still show some green color. Seed heads might shatter if harvested after fully they have fully turned to a dark copper color.
USES: Excellent cut or dried flower. Accent plant for perennial beds, especially in shady or damp conditions. Mid-border in naturalistic or mixed grass plantings.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Chasmanthium latifolium