Chasmanthium latifolium | Northern Sea Oats Hellebore As the little pods mature

As the little pods mature the open to reveal pure snow white petals and once the petals have dropped the pretty little pods remain

Biennial | First year is leaf growth with flowering in the second year

which later fades to green

After flowering

Chasmanthium latifolium | Northern Sea Oats Hellebore As the little pods matureChasmanthium latifolium also known Northern Sea Oats, is a clump forming upright ornamental grass which is fabulous for cutting and using in fresh or dried floral arrangements and its seed heads are striking dried with their bronze plummy tones. This plant is easily grown in average, medium to wet, well drained soil and is also tolerant of poor soil. Plants are happy in full sun to partial shade. Chasmanthium latifolium is one of the more shade