Miscanthus nepalensis
Himilayan Fairy Grass
An unusual grass and very beautiful having delicate airy flower plumes held high above the mounds of green foliage from mid-summer onwards. Looks fantastic in our gravel garden even in winter. Needs a sheltered spot. Sunny well drained. Height 1.2m-1.5m. Deciduous
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Himilayan Fairy Grass
Latin name
Miscanthus nepalensis
type
Grass
family
Poaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
1.00 M
1.50 M
Miscanthus nepalensis
An unusual grass and very beautiful having delicate airy flower plumes held high above the mounds of green foliage from mid-summer onwards. Looks fantastic in our gravel garden even in winter. Needs a sheltered spot. Sunny well drained. Height 1.2m-1.5m. Deciduous
Planting young plants
From Mid Autumn TO Late Spring
Miscanthus are very hardy so they could be planted in the autumn, however late spring is the best time. Newly-bought plants take at least three years to clump up to a decent size and many nurseries specialising in grasses recommend planting in threes and fives. The slightest breeze will add an extra dimension to the winter garden, as well as movement, so it’s important to position all miscanthus where they catch the light. Don’t tuck them away in deep shade.
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