Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
South America, Brazil
Types
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
coastal environs
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Brown, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Flowering Plant
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In late autumn, 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
Aphids, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Rodents
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic, Antitumor
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
EUGENIA uniflora
Common Name
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
In Hindi
Northern Sea Oats
Pitanga
In German
Northern Seehafer
Pitanga
In French
Northern Sea Oats
Pitanga
In Spanish
Avena del mar del Norte
Pitanga
In Greek
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
Pitanga
In Portuguese
Northern Sea Oats
Pitanga
In Polish
Północna część Morza Owies
Pitanga
In Latin
Avene mari septentrionali
Pitanga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Chasmanthieae
Myrteae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Sea Oats and Pitanga
Season and care of Northern Sea Oats and Pitanga is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Sea Oats and Pitanga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Sea Oats season is Fall and Winter and Pitanga season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam and for Pitanga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral and for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Northern Sea Oats and Pitanga Physical Information
Northern Sea Oats and Pitanga physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Sea Oats and Pitanga are as follows:
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Pitanga flower color: White
- Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Pitanga
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Pitanga 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 Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.