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Amur silver grass | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Amur silver grass

Miscanthus sacchariflorus (Maxim.) Hack.

Genus: Miscanthus
Family: Poaceae

About this plant

M. sacchariflorus is a vigorous, upright deciduous grass to 2.5m or more in height, the long arching leaves 3cm wide, with a prominent white midrib; in autumn, fan-shaped silky flowering panicles appear, lasting into winter

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Tolerant of most conditions but best in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun.

Pruning

Where stems are left for winter interest, they should be cut to the ground by early spring

Propagation

Propagate by division as new growth commences in early spring. Division is also a useful means to rejuvenate mature plants that are congested and bare at the centre

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCity CourtyardCottage InformalFlower Borders

Planting Places

BordersOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years