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Inland sea oat
Chasmanthium latifolium
In the United States:
Native
· also called Northern sea oats, River oats, Indian wood oats
Inland sea oats is a wind-pollinated perennial grass that provides minimal nectar and limited pollen to honeybees during its late summer bloom. Foragers may visit sporadically for pollen, but it is not a significant honey flow source. It prefers shaded, moist conditions and can spread aggressively by self-seeding, necessitating control in managed landscapes.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | June–September |
| Duration | ~3 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |