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 'Giganteus'.](photos/Miscanthus-sinensis-Giganteus-cuddy-form.jpg)
Miscanthus sinensis 'Giganteus'.
Miscanthus sinensis 'Huron Star'.
![Miscanthus sinensis 'Undine'. Miscanthus sinensis 'Undine'.](photos/Miscanthus-sinensis-Variegatus-cuddy-form.jpg)
Miscanthus sinensis 'Undine'.
![Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio'. Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio'.](photos/Miscanthus-sinensis-Adagio-louise-weekes-form.jpg)
Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio'.
![Miscanthus sinesis 'Grosse Fontaine'. Miscanthus sinesis 'Grosse Fontaine'.](photos/miscanthus-sinensis-grosse-fontaine-mqiunn-form.jpg)
Miscanthus sinesis 'Grosse Fontaine'.
![Miscanthus sinesis 'Huron Sunrise'. Miscanthus sinesis 'Huron Sunrise'.](photos/miscanthus-sinensis-november-sunrise-form2.jpg)
Miscanthus sinesis 'Huron Sunrise'.
![Miscanthus sinesis 'Zebrinus'. Miscanthus sinesis 'Zebrinus'.](photos/miscanthus-sinensis-zebrinus-form.jpg)
Miscanthus sinesis 'Zebrinus'.
![Miscanthus sinensis 'Gold Bar' Miscanthus sinensis 'Gold Bar'](photos/Miscanthus-sinensis-Gold-Bar-fan-frm-1.jpg)
Miscanthus sinensis 'Gold Bar'
![Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus' Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'](photos/Miscanthus-sinensis-Gracillimus-frm.jpg)
Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'