| Description | A Miscanthus cultivar with large silvery inflorescence. |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | (mis-KAN-thus)(sin-EN-sis) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Grass Ornamental |
| Hardiness Zone | (4)5-9 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average, moist |
| Soil & Site | average, moist |
| Temperature | warm season grass |
| Dimensions | 5-7 feet tall |
| Maintenance | For interest, structure and form allow plants to remain through the winter than cut back plants in the spring. |
| Propagation | division |
| Native Site | Miscanthus sinensis is native to marshes, slopes, mountainsides of Eastern Asia and west to Africa. |
| Cultivar Origin | Selected in the early 1950's by Hans Simon (Germany). |
| Misc Facts | Used as a source for thatching material for temple roofs and homes. |
| Notes & Reference | #211-Bluestem Nursery (www.bluestem.ca), #222-The Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes (Rick Darke) |
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