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Amur Silver Grass in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Miscanthus sacchariflorus

 

Amur Silver Grass

Miscanthus sacchariflorus is an ornamental grass with tall bamboo-like stems and wide bright green foliage. Seldom flowers in the UK. Slowly spreading but not invasive. Normal to moist soil. Sun, or part shade.

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plant Features
  • Amur Silver Grass likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Amur Silver Grass likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

  • Amur Silver Grass is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • Amur Silver Grass likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Amur Silver Grass

Latin name

Miscanthus sacchariflorus

type

Grass

family

Poaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Amur Silver Grass likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Frost

    Amur Silver Grass is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • Soil

    Amur Silver Grass likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

  • Water

    Amur Silver Grass likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

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    Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Amur Silver Grass is 2.00meters x 3.00meters 2.00 M 3.00 M

Miscanthus sacchariflorus

Miscanthus sacchariflorus is an ornamental grass with tall bamboo-like stems and wide bright green foliage. Seldom flowers in the UK. Slowly spreading but not invasive. Normal to moist soil. Sun, or part shade.


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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