Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
Grassland, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 -5
12 - 8
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Brown, Green
Burgundy, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Flowering Plant
Light Pink, Tan, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Grass like
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Disease free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Rodents
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
MELINIS nerviglumis
Common Name
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
Ruby Grass, Zizka
In Hindi
Northern Sea Oats
Zizka
In German
Northern Seehafer
Zizka
In French
Northern Sea Oats
Zizka
In Spanish
Avena del mar del Norte
Zizka
In Greek
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
Zizka
In Portuguese
Northern Sea Oats
Zizka
In Polish
Północna część Morza Owies
Zizka
In Latin
Avene mari septentrionali
Žižka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Chasmanthieae
Paniceae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Sea Oats and Zizka
Season and care of Northern Sea Oats and Zizka is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Sea Oats and Zizka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Sea Oats season is Fall and Winter and Zizka season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam and for Zizka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral and for Zizka is Acidic, Neutral.
Northern Sea Oats and Zizka Physical Information
Northern Sea Oats and Zizka physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Zizka height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Northern Sea Oats and Zizka are as follows:
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Zizka flower color: Burgundy, Pink and Rose
- Zizka leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Zizka
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Zizka 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 Zizka pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Zizka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.