Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Grasses
Habitat
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Brown, Green
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Flowering Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Tan
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Grass like
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Rodents
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Common Name
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
In Hindi
Northern Sea Oats
Bouteloua gracilis
In German
Northern Seehafer
Bouteloua Gracilis
In French
Northern Sea Oats
Bouteloua aristidoides
In Spanish
Avena del mar del Norte
Chondrosum gracile
In Greek
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
Bouteloua gracilis
In Portuguese
Northern Sea Oats
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Polish
Północna część Morza Owies
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Latin
Avene mari septentrionali
Bouteloua Gracilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Chasmanthieae
Cynodonteae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Sea Oats and Bouteloua Gracilis
Season and care of Northern Sea Oats and Bouteloua Gracilis is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Sea Oats and Bouteloua Gracilis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Sea Oats season is Fall and Winter and Bouteloua Gracilis season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline.
Northern Sea Oats and Bouteloua Gracilis Physical Information
Northern Sea Oats and Bouteloua Gracilis physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Northern Sea Oats and Bouteloua Gracilis are as follows:
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Bouteloua Gracilis flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Bouteloua Gracilis leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Bouteloua Gracilis
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Bouteloua Gracilis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bouteloua Gracilis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Northern Sea Oats needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.