Japanese Silver Grass (Miscanthus sinensis)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun to partial shade
• Best foliage color and flowering in full sun (at least 6 hours of sunlight daily)

Bloom Time:

• Late summer to fall (typically August to October)
• The showy, feathery flower plumes add texture and movement to gardens

Size:

Height: 3 to 8 feet tall (depending on the variety)
Width: 2 to 4 feet wide

Attributes:

• Feathery flower plumes appear in late summer and last through fall
• Dramatic fall foliage colors (golden to reddish hues)
• Tolerates a wide range of soil types, including poor soils
• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established
• Adds vertical height and texture to landscapes
• Resistant to pests and diseases
• Excellent for privacy screens, hedges, or accent plants
• Provides winter interest when left standing

Companion:

• Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
• Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
• Goldenrod (Solidago)
• Daylilies (Hemerocallis)
• Asters
• Sedum
• Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia)
• Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
• Salvia
• Lavender