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Week 16 – April 16, 2024

Plant Information

Miscanthus sinensis High Frequency

  • Miscanthus sinensis High Frequency - Bloom
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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Miscanthus sinensis

Common Name: Japanese Silver Grass, Maiden Grass

Hardiness Zone: 5a - 9a

Hardiness Degree: -20°F (-28.9°C)

Blooming Season: Autumn

Plant Habit: Columnar

Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Winter Interest (regional), Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Frost Tolerant

Water: Light

Fertilize: None or when needed only

Spacing: 44 - 48" (112 - 122cm)

Height: 80 - 86" (203 - 218cm)

Width: 32 - 38" (81 - 97cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: A tall, columnar Japanese Silver Grass with showy banded variegated foliage that is perfect for a showy location as an upright focal point. An impressive display of feather-like seed heads appears in the Fall for added interest.

Grower Information:

This tall, columnar, banded Miscanthus is ideal for landscapes and large containers. Creates a showy retail display with excellent feather-like seed head displays in Fall. Rust resistant and infertile for healthy, non-invasive landscape plants. Available as a liner only.

'NCMS3'

Protection Information: CPBRAF; PP34,712

(Flowering Only License)