Miscanthus sinensis
eulalia
M. sinensis is a clump-forming, deciduous perennial grass of variable size but can be up to 3m tall. Its upright to arching, linear,mid-green leaves are 1-2cm wide, characterised by a prominent silver-white midrib and turn yellow to pale brown from autumn into winter. Erect, airy, silvery to pale pinkflower plumes held above the foliage are produced in late summer and autumn
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Grey Silver Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Grey Silver Pink | Yellow Brown | ||
| Winter | Brown |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- 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
Correct
- Plant range
- E Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet. See ornamental grasses cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division in spring.
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Prairie planting
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Remove dead foliage and old flowered stems in spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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