Miscanthus sinensis 'Sarabande'
eulalia 'Sarabande'
An ornamental grass forming an upright mound of long, very narrow, arching leaves, mid-green with a central white stripe, turning light brown after frost. Tall, feathery, red flower plumes appear in late summer, maturing to silvery seed heads, often surviving into winter
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Grey Silver Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Grey Silver | Green | ||
| Winter | Grey Silver | Brown |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows easily in most garden soils, in a sunny position
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Remove old leaves and flower heads in spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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