Chasmanthium latifolium 'Green Dangles' – Elegant ornamental grass for bouquets and garden design

Chasmanthium latifolium 'Green Dangles', also known as oriental ornamental grass or silver grass, is a unique and decorative perennial with slender, arching spikes that hang elegantly downward. This variety is ideal for cut bouquets, field bouquets, and landscaping, adding a graceful and airy effect.

With its striking green spikes and flexible stems, 'Green Dangles' is a favorite among both professional florists and hobbyists who want to create natural, playful, and texture-rich floral creations.

Unique curved ears and graceful texture

'Green Dangles' is distinguished by its long, narrow, drooping spikes that gently sway in the wind. The spikes are initially green, creating a fresh, natural look in bouquets, and later dry to a beautiful beige or brown for long-lasting decoration.

Features and applications:

• Ideal for picking bouquets and field bouquets

• Graceful texture in dried bouquets and flower arrangements

• Particularly decorative in borders, container plantings and natural gardens

• Combines well with flowers, other grasses and foliage plants

The hanging ears add kinetic energy and airiness to any bouquet or garden design.

Strong, flexible stems

Chasmanthium latifolium 'Green Dangles' develops straight, strong stems of 80–120 cm, making it an excellent choice for cut flowers and arrangements with height. The stems are flexible enough to bend into creative compositions without breaking, increasing its versatility in floral arrangements.

The branched growth of the plant produces several harvestable ears per season, making it attractive to commercial growers and pick-your-own gardens.

Long vase life and versatile applications

The ears of 'Green Dangles' have a long vase life, both fresh and dried, making them perfect for:

• freshly picked bouquets and field bouquets

• dried flowers and boho-style arrangements

• botanical and natural flower designs

• decorative pots and container planting

The combination of sturdy stems and hanging ears makes this variety versatile and aesthetically appealing, both in fresh and dried forms.

Excellent as dry grass

Besides fresh uses, Chasmanthium latifolium 'Green Dangles' is excellent for dried flowers. By harvesting the heads when half-ripe and drying them slowly, they retain their shape and texture. Dried, the ornamental grass remains light and airy, ideal for long-lasting bouquets and interior decorations.

Cultivation advice for optimal cut stems

'Green Dangles' grows best in sun to part shade in well-drained, moist soil.

Important cultivation points:

• Sowing: spring or planting out young plants

• Plant out: after the last frost

• Planting distance: 40–50 cm for healthy growth and good air circulation

• Soil: humus-rich, slightly moist, well-drained

• Water: regularly for young plants; drought tolerant once established

• Feeding: Organic compost or light fertilizer encourages strong ears

• Harvest: when the ears are well developed but still fresh green

Regular harvesting promotes new growth and extends the harvest period for cut flowers.

Why choose Chasmanthium latifolium 'Green Dangles'?

• Unique, hanging green ears with graceful movement

• Long, sturdy cutting stems (80–120 cm)

• Long vase life, both fresh and dried

• Perfect for cut bouquets, field bouquets and dried bouquets

• Versatile in garden and container planting

• Robust, low-maintenance and easy to grow

• Adds texture, airiness and movement to any arrangement