Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Brown, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Non Flowering Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Not Available
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Blackspot mold
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Found
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds
Rodents
Allergy
Miscarriage, Rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ULMUS rubra
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
Common Name
Slippery Elm
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
In Hindi
Slippery Elm
Northern Sea Oats
In German
Rotulme
Northern Seehafer
In French
Slippery Elm
Northern Sea Oats
In Spanish
olmo resbaladizo
Avena del mar del Norte
In Greek
Slippery Elm
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
In Portuguese
Slippery Elm
Northern Sea Oats
In Polish
Slippery Elm
Północna część Morza Owies
In Latin
Lubricus Elm
Avene mari septentrionali
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Urticales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Chasmanthieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Slippery Elm and Northern Sea Oats
Season and care of Slippery Elm and Northern Sea Oats is important to know. While considering everything about Slippery Elm and Northern Sea Oats Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slippery Elm season is Not Available and Northern Sea Oats season is Not Available. The type of soil for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral.
Slippery Elm and Northern Sea Oats Physical Information
Slippery Elm and Northern Sea Oats physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Slippery Elm and Northern Sea Oats are as follows:
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
- Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Care of Slippery Elm and Northern Sea Oats
Care of Slippery Elm and Northern Sea Oats include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Northern Sea Oats needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.