Family: Poaceae
(poh-AY-see-ee) Genus: Chasmanthium (chas-MAN-thee-um) Species: latifolium (lat-ee-FOH-lee-um) Synonym:Uniola latifolia
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Category Ornamental Grasses and BambooWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeFoliage Grown for foliageHerbaceous Provides Winter Interest Unknown Foliage Color Orange/ApricotHeight 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Spacing 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) |
Where to Grow Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zoneDanger N/ABloom Color Chartreuse (yellow-green)Bloom Characteristics Flowers are good for drying and preservingBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SummerLate Summer/Early Fall Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing the rootballFrom seed; direct sow outdoors in fall Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |