About
A clump-forming, evergreen species grass to 1m tall, with narrow, arching dark green leaves. Pendent, feathery, silver flower panicles open in mid to late summer, held high above the foliage on long graceful stems, and remain on the plant over 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
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeGrass Like
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens
Native toTaiwan
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun, best in an open position. Protect from excessive winter wet. See ornamental grasses cultivation
PruningTidy any dead foliage and cut down old flowered stems by early spring
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in a cold frame in early spring or by division in spring - can be slow to establish
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free