Miscanthus sacchariflorus (Maxim.) Hack.
Amur silver grass
M. sacchariflorus is a vigorous, upright deciduous grass to 2.5m or more in height, the long arching leaves 3cm wide, with a prominent white midrib; in autumn, fan-shaped silky flowering panicles appear, lasting into winter
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | |||
Autumn | Grey Silver | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
- Far East
How to grow
Cultivation
Tolerant of most conditions but best in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun.
Propagation
Propagate by division as new growth commences in early spring. Division is also a useful means to rejuvenate mature plants that are congested and bare at the centre
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Hedging and screens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Where stems are left for winter interest, they should be cut to the ground by early spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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