Miscanthus transmorrisonensis
evergreen eulalia
A clump-forming, evergreen species grass to 1m tall, with narrow, arching dark green leaves. Pendent, feathery, silver flower panicles open in mid to late summer, held high above the foliage on long graceful stems, and remain on the plant over 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 | Cream Grey Silver | Green | ||
Autumn | Grey Silver | Green | ||
Winter | Grey Silver | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- 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
Correct
- Plant range
- Taiwan
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun, best in an open position. Protect from excessive winter wet. See ornamental grasses cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in a cold frame in early spring or by division in spring - can be slow to establish
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Prairie planting
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Tidy any dead foliage and cut down old flowered stems by early spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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