Miscanthus
Miscanthus sinensis
Miscanthus
Poaceae
Native Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
Miscanthus is a low-maintenance ornamental grass that creates beautiful texture in landscapes. It tolerates a wide range of conditions and produces attractive plumes in fall. Cut back in late winter to encourage fresh growth.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
48″ – 96″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply But Allow Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
5 – 7.2
Temperature
-20° – 100°F
Mature Spread
up to 48″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Coarse
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Alabama
Arkansas
Austria
Borneo
Brazil South
Brazil Southeast
Brazil West-Central
California
Chile Central
China North-Central
China South-Central
China Southeast
Colorado
Connecticut
Cuba
Czechoslovakia
Delaware
District of Columbia
Egypt
Florida
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Dec 23, 2021 by francois tissot (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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