Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Mexico, Central America
Types
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
Brown, Green
Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Flowering Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Rodents
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
HETEROCENTRON elegans
Common Name
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
Spanish Shawl
In Hindi
Northern Sea Oats
Heterocentron
In German
Northern Seehafer
Heterocentron
In French
Northern Sea Oats
Heterocentron
In Spanish
Avena del mar del Norte
Heterocentron
In Greek
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
Heterocentron
In Portuguese
Northern Sea Oats
Heterocentron
In Polish
Północna część Morza Owies
Heterocentron
In Latin
Avene mari septentrionali
Heterocentron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Melastomataceae
Genus
Uniola
Heterocentron
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Chasmanthieae
Abreae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Sea Oats and Spanish Shawl
Season and care of Northern Sea Oats and Spanish Shawl is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Sea Oats and Spanish Shawl Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Sea Oats season is Fall and Winter and Spanish Shawl season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam and for Spanish Shawl is Loam while the PH of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral and for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral.
Northern Sea Oats and Spanish Shawl Physical Information
Northern Sea Oats and Spanish Shawl physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Sea Oats and Spanish Shawl are as follows:
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Spanish Shawl flower color: Fuchsia
- Spanish Shawl leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Spanish Shawl
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Spanish Shawl 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 Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Northern Sea Oats needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spanish Shawl needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.