Miscanthus sinensis 'Abundance'
eulalia 'Abundance'
A clump-forming, deciduous perennial grass to 1.5m in height. Leaves are narrow and mid-green in colour. In late summer to early autumn, pale brown spikes of flowers are borne. This is a specific seedling (amed by Neil Lucas at Knoll Gardens) that used to be part of a larger group known as 'M. 'Yakushima Dwarf'
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Brown | Green | ||
| Autumn | Brown | Brown | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming, Bushy, Columnar upright
- 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
Grow in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or by division in spring. Can be slow to establish
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut all growth down in late January/early February
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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