About
This compact, clump-forming herbaceous ornamental grass growing up to 1-1.2m in height with slender bright-green leaf blades boldly cross-banded with creamy-yellow. Feathery flower panicles are held above the foliage during late summer to autumn.
About the genus
Miscanthus can be deciduous or evergreen grasses with tufted or spreading habit, erect stems bearing arching, linear leaves and terminal panicles of silky spikelets in late summer or autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, West-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeGrass Like
HabitTufted
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Patio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet
PruningRemove dead foliage and old flowered stems in spring
PropagationDivide in spring; divisions may be slow to establish
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free