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Miscanthus floridulus
Giant Silver Grass
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Silver plumes bloom in September
- Winter interest
- Great as a specimen or a screening hedge
- Cut back in spring for unbeatable winter interest
Border or Bed
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Great Foliage
Heat Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average, organically rich, medium to wet, well-drained soil and full sun. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, summer heat and humidity. Clumps slowly spread by rhizomes. Foliage can be cut back to the ground in early spring just before new growth emerges. Mulching is beneficial.
Height: 8-12 ft
Spread: 3-5 ft
Bloom Color:
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Garden
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Mass Planting
- Fall Color
- Heat Tolerant
- Great Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Specimen
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Silver
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Winter
- Summer
- Fall
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Winter
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
- Wet Soil/Wetlands
Genus Overview: Miscanthus
Family: floridulus · Common Name: Giant Silver Grass
Large, upright, clump-forming habit with arching green foliage. Foliage takes on a purple hue in fall and turns tan in winter. Small, pink-tinged flowers bloom in late summer on feathery inflorescences which turn silvery as the seed sets and can last well into winter. Great as a specimen, in mass plantings, borders and near water features.