River Oats (Chasmanthium latifolium), also known as Northern Sea Oats. Hardy in USDA planting zones 4–9, is a landscape worthy native perennial grass with bamboo-like foliage and flat, drooping seed heads that really stand out. In fact, they very much mimic a little fish hanging from a fishing pole, and one of their many common names "fish-on-a-pole" reflects that. Thriving in moist, shaded and semi shaded environments across the central, south and eastern United States, it adapts well to various soils, but is commonly found along river and creek systems, and drainages.
River Oats provide essential food and habitat for local wildlife. The seed heads serve as a valuable food source for numerous species of songbirds and small mammals during the fall and winter months. Additionally, this native grass functions as an important larval host plant for several butterflies and skippers, including the northern pearly-eye.
In the landscape, River Oats make a magnificent ornamental accent for shady edges, woodland gardens, rain gardens, and naturalized pond or stream edges. If you are looking for something to grow in the low area that is kind of shady that you're tire of mowing? This is a great option. Its bright green, arching summer foliage transitions to tan tones in the fall, while the persistent seed stalks provide wonderful architectural interest and winter movement. Because it readily reseeds and forms clumps, it also functions effectively as a structural groundcover or erosion control solution in damp, challenging shaded sites.
Live plants and seedlings: Orders without a specific ship date selected at check out are shipped via UPS the first shipping day following the day the order is received. In order to ensure our live plants and seedlings are delivered in the best shape we do not ship on Friday Saturday or Sunday. You may select a shipping date up to six weeks from purchase date at check out.
Pre-Ordered Live plants and seedlings: Pre Ordered live plants and seedlings will be shipped when the stock is up to standard beginning in October or Fall Pre Orders and March for Spring Pre Orders. Shipping for pre-orders is calculated on our standard shipping rates and is in addition to any in stock live plant or seedling charges on you order. All shipping is due at the time of purchase, notifications and tracking will be sent when the order ships.
Native Seed and Forb Blends : Native Seed and Forb blends are custom blended and shipped via UPS from Kentucky please allow three days from the day the order is received until shipment. We do not ship Native Seeds and Forb Blends on Saturday or Sunday.
No Refund Policy:
Mossy Oak Nativ Nurseries (Nativ Nurseries) guarantees that our product will arrive in good condition, alive, and true to its name as labeled. We take care in packaging our products. If your order is incorrect or does not arrive in good condition, contact our customer service desk within five (5) business days from your receipt of the product to report any mistake in your order or damage to the product. No refunds will be given however but, we will fix our mistake or rectify any damage by replacing the product at our expense. Nativ Nurseries makes no warranty, expressed or implied for any certain rate of growth or productivity for any of our plant products. Nativ Nurseries will not be responsible for crop failure, damage to products after the customer has received an order, or injuries due to non-recommended zone planting, frost damage, or any man made or natural cause beyond our control. Nativ Nurseries will consider replacing an order if a claim is made in writing or e-mail within five (5) business days from your receipt of the product explaining in detail what problems have occurred. However, Nativ Nurseries reserves the right to refuse replacement at any time.
