chasmanthium latifolium (northern sea oats) periwinkle

chasmanthium latifolium (northern sea oats) periwinkleAKA uniola latifolia loose upright clump of light green pendulous blades turn yellow in the fall seed stems produce delicate pendulous seeds in late summer, persisting into the winter dangling green flower spikes mature to a pinkish bronze and can be used as cut or dried flowers bloom time: august to september warm season grasses are much slower starting in the spring they do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer they

plant syringa in a well-drained soil with medium moisture

dislikes winter wetness and deadheading will encourage a prolonged bloom time

flower clusters rise slightly above the foliage

height 30-35cm

spread 200-225cm

spread 30-40cm

bloom time: july to mid-august

drying winds and hot

stems can be pruned off in the fall after frost

they require consistent moisture but are generally drought tolerant during the non-flowering season

forms a low mound if green foliage

during the warmer summer months