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Chasmanthium laxum

Slender woodoats

Chasmanthium laxum is a grass native throughout the southeast. It naturally occurs in moist environments, and grows well in sun to shade. It grows vigorously when cultivated and separates well, making it a good plant for restoration projects. It has long, upright, delicate seed heads that make it an attractive plant for a garden or green roof. Chasmanthium laxum is an important host to several native butterflies, and birds and small mammals eat the seeds. It is fairly deer resistant.

Chasmanthium laxum (slender wood oats) in the wild

Spiraled leaves of Chasmanthium laxum (Slender woodoats) 4-inch pot at Mellow Marsh in the winter

Species name - Container size	Common name	Stock	Price	Quantity Pricing	Add to request
Chasmanthium laxum - Plug	Slender woodoats	216 in stock	$2.42	72+ $1.21ea	Chasmanthium laxum quantity
Chasmanthium laxum - 4 inch	Slender woodoats	203 in stock	$9.32	36+ $4.66ea	Chasmanthium laxum quantity

Plant type

Grass / Grasslike

Mature Height

1' - 3'

Wetland Indicator Status

(FAC) Facultative

Attributes

Bird Supportive
Shade Tolerant

Planting Zone

Riparian Zone
Slope
Riparian Buffer
Buffer

Classification by Use

Erosion Control
SCM (Stormwater Control Measure)
Showy Native
Stream Restoration