Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Brown, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Flowering Plant
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
ILEX glabra
Common Name
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
In Hindi
Northern Sea Oats
Inkberry
In German
Northern Seehafer
Inkberry
In French
Northern Sea Oats
Inkberry
In Spanish
Avena del mar del Norte
Inkberry
In Greek
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
Inkberry
In Portuguese
Northern Sea Oats
Inkberry
In Polish
Północna część Morza Owies
inkberry
In Latin
Avene mari septentrionali
Inkberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Cyperales
Aquifoliales
Family
Poaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Chasmanthieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Sea Oats and Inkberry
Season and care of Northern Sea Oats and Inkberry is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Sea Oats and Inkberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Sea Oats season is Fall and Winter and Inkberry season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam and for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral and for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Northern Sea Oats and Inkberry Physical Information
Northern Sea Oats and Inkberry physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Sea Oats and Inkberry are as follows:
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Inkberry flower color: White
- Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Inkberry
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Inkberry 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 Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Northern Sea Oats needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.