Miscanthus sinensis 'Abundance'

RHS Plant Profile
eulalia 'Abundance'
Grass Like Herbaceous Perennial

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'

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

1-1.5 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 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
Drought Resistance
Yes

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, 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