Chasmanthium laxum, Slender Wodd Oats

- Item #: GP92
- Average - Dry soil:
- Drought tolerant:
- Dry-Moist Soil:
- Part - Full Shade (less than 4 hours):
- Part Sun - Part Shade :
Botanic Name (s): Chasmanthium laxam
Common Name(s): Slender Wood Oats
Mature height :2-5ft
Mature spread:3-5ft
Bloom Time:July-Sept
Sun Exposure: Part- Full Shade
Soil moisture: Dry Average
Soil Ph:5-7
Soil Type: Clay Soil- High clay content, fine texture
Loamy Soil- mostly silt, sand, some clay
Organic soil- high level of decayed leaves, bark
Sandy soil, coarse texture
Native Habitat: Streambanks, alluvial woods
Notes: Groundcover Erosion Control Four Season Interest
High Wildlife Value: Songbirds Game Birds Small Mammals Waterfowl
FACW- Usually occur in wetlands, but may occur in non-wetlands
FAC- Occur in wetlands and non-wetlands
Native to Coastal Regions
Native To Mountain Regions
Native to Piedmont Regions
Threatened / Endangered: Michigan
Native Grass