Perennials > Miscanthus > Miscanthus sinensis > Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder'
Miscanthus sinensis
'Silberfeder'
Silberfeder Chinese Silver Grass, Silberfeder Maiden Grass, Silberfeder Eulalia
Origin: A selection made by Hans Simon in the 1950's.
| Family |
| Poaceae |
| Genus |
| Miscanthus |
| Species |
| sinensis |
| Cultivar |
| 'Silberfeder' |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6b - 7a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6a - 6b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -21 - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -5 - 5 |
| Height |
| 1.5 - 2 m |
| Spread |
| 1 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder' is a deciduous perennial grass with feathery, silver flowerheads on tall erect stems. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in full sun, in moist, well-drained soil. Clear away dead leaves and stems in spring to make way for new growth. Protect from excess moisture in winter. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Pests |
| No serious pests or diseases of note. Watch for miscanthus mealybug and miscanthus blight. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Long, narrow, arching. |
| Flower Description |
| Terminal flower heads are silver and feathery. |
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