Miscanthus sinensis (Chinese Silver Grass, Maiden Grass, Eulalia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Miscanthus |
| Species | sinensis |
| Category | Perennials |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -23 -(-1) |
| Temperature (°F) | -10 - 30 |
| Height | 2 m |
| Spread | 1 - 1.5 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | August |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Vase-shaped. |
| Landscape | Groundcover, beds and borders, cottage gardens, containers. |
| Propagation | Division of the crown. |
| Cultivation | Grow in medium-draining to well-draining sandy to clay soils in full sun. |
| Pests | No serious pests or diseases of note. Watch for miscanthus mealybug and miscanthus blight. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus'.
Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'.
Miscanthus sinensis 'Giganteus'.
Miscanthus sinensis 'Huron Star'.
Miscanthus sinensis 'Undine'.
Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio'.
Miscanthus sinesis 'Grosse Fontaine'.
Miscanthus sinesis 'Huron Sunrise'.
Miscanthus sinesis 'Zebrinus'.
Miscanthus sinensis 'Gold Bar'
Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'