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Chasmanthium latifolium River Mist

Chasmanthium latifolium River Mist
Wild oat, Wood oat

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Delivery took too long, arrived wilted... soaked it in water.

Marie, 11/04/2022

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Chasmanthium latifolium River Mist, with large variegated white leaves.
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Flowering time September to October
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Description

Chasmanthium latifolium River Mist is a hardy and perennial grass, perfectly suited to deep, clayey and moist soils.

This grass forms loose and upright clumps, with wide variegated light green leaves that have a stunning effect! The numerous and slender stems gracefully arch and bear small, flat and oval light green spikes that hang delicately.

It has multiple uses in flower beds with e.g. Heucheras, Rudbeckias, Cosmos. Its unique flowers are particularly appreciated for use in fresh or dried bouquets.

Chasmanthium latifolium River Mist in pictures

Chasmanthium latifolium River Mist (Flowering) Flowering
Chasmanthium latifolium River Mist (Foliage) Foliage
Chasmanthium latifolium River Mist (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour green
Flowering time September to October

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour variegated with white

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Chasmanthium

Species

latifolium

Cultivar

River Mist

Family

Poaceae

Other common names

Wild oat, Wood oat

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Planting and care

Chasmanthium latifolium River Mist is perfectly suited to deep, clayey and moist soils. Its uses are numerous in borders, for example alongside Dahlias, Rudbeckia, or Cosmos.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well drained

Care

Pruning instructions Prune the flowers and wilted leaves close to the base, using secateurs or shears, at the end of winter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to May
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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