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.
Contributed by @Nieves
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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
Amur Silver Grass
Latin name
Miscanthus sacchariflorus
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
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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