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River Oats Chasmanthium latifolium
Listed for containers
Flower color Brown/copper, green or purple
Bloom June to October
Leaves Deciduous
Height 2–5 feet
Spread 1–2.5 feet
Light Shade to part sun
Soil moisture Usually moist Typical bloom time. A plant at the store may not be in flower.
Containers Yes, listed for containersListed by NC State Extension Plant Toolbox (Landscape Location: Container), Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia: Container Gardening with Native Plants (2025)
Container size Not recordedMeasure your pot’s depth; we can’t confirm this pot yet. Native to Virginia (state-specific source)
