Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-11
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
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Brown, Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Flowering Plant
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Not Available
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Blackspot mold
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Rodents
Beetles, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Miscarriage, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
ULMUS rubra
Common Name
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
Slippery Elm
In Hindi
Northern Sea Oats
Slippery Elm
In German
Northern Seehafer
Rotulme
In French
Northern Sea Oats
Slippery Elm
In Spanish
Avena del mar del Norte
olmo resbaladizo
In Greek
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
Slippery Elm
In Portuguese
Northern Sea Oats
Slippery Elm
In Polish
Północna część Morza Owies
Slippery Elm
In Latin
Avene mari septentrionali
Lubricus Elm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Urticales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Chasmanthieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Sea Oats and Slippery Elm
Season and care of Northern Sea Oats and Slippery Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Sea Oats and Slippery Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Sea Oats season is Fall and Winter and Slippery Elm season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam and for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral and for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Northern Sea Oats and Slippery Elm Physical Information
Northern Sea Oats and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Northern Sea Oats and Slippery Elm are as follows:
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
- Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Slippery Elm
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.