About
A clump-forming, deciduous perennial grass with linear, upright to arching mid-green leaves, which turn reddish purple in autumn. Pale-pink flowers are borne in summer and early autumn on panicles, which turn silvery-grey in winter.
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, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeGrass Like, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming, Columnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Prairie planting
Care notes
CultivationTolerates most soil conditions, but grows best in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Avoid excessive winter wet
PruningRemove dead foliage and old flowered stems in spring
PropagationPropagate by division or by leaf and node cuttings. Can be slow to establish
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free