Chasmanthium latifolium

River Oats

Decorative bunchgrass; adds variety and texture to wildflower mixes; great for riparian sites; provides food and cover for wildlife.

General Product Information

• Species:

  River Oats

• Species Type:

  Native

• Product Categories:

  Grasses & Grass-like Species

• Characteristics:

  Rhizomatous

• Habitat:

  Riverbanks, alluvial woods.

• Life Cycle:

  Perennial

• Bloom Period:

  Spring/Fall

• Typical Height:

  4.9 ft

• Minimum Root Depth:

  10 in

• pH:

  5.0 – 7.0

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FACW

• Midwest

  FACW

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  FACU

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  FAC

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Shade

• Flood:

  High

• Drought:

  Moderate

• Salt:

  No

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  90,000

• Seeding rate per acre in a mix:

  Up to 8 lb

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fluffy