Miscanthus sinensis - 'Zebrinus' (Chinese Silver Grass)

Type Grass, Deciduous, Flowering
Form Spiky Foliage / Spiky Upright Form, Architectural Form
Size Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours White Flowers (Summer late), Variegated green-gold Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very Hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly
Growth Fast Growing Plant
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Miscanthus sinensis cultivation notes: This large ornamental grass is tough & fast growing, preferring any well drained soil - yet not to fertile. They are drought tolerant and love full sun, so good for dry spots. Mulch in autumn, cut back hard in late winter, divide clumps every few years.

Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Provides valuable winter interest; Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations.


Common Missspellings: Misscanthus, Micanthas, Miscanfus, Miscanthes
Miscanthus sinensis - 'Zebrinus' (Chinese Silver Grass)
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