Miscanthus sinensis - 'Gaa' (Miscanthus)

Type	Grass, Deciduous, Ground cover, Flowering
Form	Spiky Foliage / Spiky Upright Form, Architectural Form
Size	Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours	White Flowers (Summer late), Green 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 medium sized ornamental grass prefers any well drained soil fertile soil. 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.

Plant Weaknesses: Invasive top growth.

Common Missspellings: Misscanthus, Micanthas, Miscanfus, Miscanthes