About
A tall, deciduous, ornamental grass to 2.5m forming perennial clumps of arching, linear, dark green leaves with white midribs, turning gold in autumn and light brown in winter. Silky plumes of silvery flowers, on slightly crinkled stems, are produced in late summer and last into late 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
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeGrass Like
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet
PruningRemove dead foliage and old, flowered stems in spring
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free