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Miscanthus sinensis

Eulalia Grass, Japanese Silver Gras

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Information by: Native Sons Nursery        Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc.

 

Description

Miscanthus sinensis is popular ornamental grass. Red flowers are held well above foliage clumps, appearing in summer, and may be cut for fresh or dry arrangements. Miscanthus needs full sun and watering at least once a week and more during hot summers. Foliage is variegated, with a thin white band down the center. This grass does great in coastal as well as warm inland valleys.

 

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green, White, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Water Garden, Wetlands

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Park, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Screen, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.