Miscanthus sinensis
EULALIA GRASS, CHINESE SILVER GRASS
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

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Origins: Russia, China-Korea-Taiwan, Japan

Other Botanical Names:

Other Common Names: Porcupine Grass

 
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Miscanthus sinensis
EULALIA GRASS, CHINESE SILVER GRASS
Poaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: cream & purple-brown

Flowering Time: late summer to late autumn

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental, contemporary, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: mass planting, accents, border, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant, rabbit resistant



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: cool areas






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