Miscanthus sinensis 'Sarabande'

RHS Plant Profile
eulalia 'Sarabande'
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Grass Like Herbaceous Perennial

An ornamental grass forming an upright mound of long, very narrow, arching leaves, mid-green with a central white stripe, turning light brown after frost. Tall, feathery, red flower plumes appear in late summer, maturing to silvery seed heads, often surviving into winter

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

1-1.5 metres

Max Spread

1-1.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
1-1.5 metres
Max Height
1-1.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Poaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
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
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grows easily in most garden soils, in a sunny position

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Prairie planting
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Remove old leaves and flower heads in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free