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Week 16 – April 20, 2024

Plant Information

Miscanthus sinensis Bandwidth

  • Miscanthus sinensis Bandwidth - Bloom
  • Miscanthus sinensis Bandwidth - Container

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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Miscanthus sinensis

Common Name: Japanese Silver Grass, Maiden Grass

Hardiness Zone: 5a - 9b

Hardiness Degree: -20°F (-28.9°C)

Blooming Season: Autumn

Plant Habit: Upright

Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Resistant, Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance

Water: Light

Fertilize: None or when needed only

Spacing: 36 - 42" (91 - 107cm)

Height: 30 - 36" (76 - 91cm)

Width: 30 - 36" (76 - 91cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Bandwidth is short in stature and big on performance!
This beautiful, tough ornamental grass is a real eye-catcher in the landscape.

Grower Information:

Dwarf ornamental grass with banded foliage provides interest in the garden.

  • Rust resistant and infertile, for healthy, non-invasive plants in the landscape.
Available as liner only

'NCMS2B'

Protection Information: CPBR6081; EU PBR54365; PP29,460

(Flowering Only License)