Broadleaf Chasmanthium
Chasmanthium latifolium
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
24"–48" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, AZ, DE and 26 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Broadleaf chasmanthium is an attractive ornamental grass with distinctive flat, drooping seed heads that provide visual interest from summer through winter. This clump-forming grass grows in graceful arching mounds and turns golden bronze in fall. The seeds create attractive movement and sound in breezes.
In an HOA neighborhood
Broadleaf Chasmanthium is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Can self-seed aggressively if not managed
Wildlife value
The flowers attract bees and beetles during summer blooming. Seeds provide food for birds through fall and winter months.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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