Miscanthus sinensis - 'Dixieland'

Type Grass, Deciduous, Flowering
Form Spiky Foliage / Spiky Upright Form, Architectural Form
Size
Colours Flowers (Autumn), Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very Hardy, 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: 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.
Miscanthus sinensis - 'Dixieland'
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