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Miscanthus sinensis (Chinese Silver Grass, Eulalia)

Type: Species | Edit History Plant ID - 41874

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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Cyperales
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Miscanthus
Species: Miscanthus sinensis


Common Names add Chinese Silver Grass edit \| delete Silver grass edit \| delete Arabesque edit \| delete Zebra Grass edit \| delete Porcupine Grass edit \| delete Maiden Grass edit \| delete Eulalia edit \| delete Plant Types edit Evergreen Grass Ornamental Perennial Zones / Hardiness edit 4a (to -25 F / -32 C) 4b (to -20 F / -29 C) 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C) 10a (to 35 F / 2 C) 10b (to 40 F / 4 C) Height (Maximum) edit 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m) Spread (Maximum) edit 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m) Flowering Start edit June Flowering End edit October Leaf Colour edit Variegated Leaf Shape edit Linear Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know.	Suitable For edit Centre Piece Container/Patio Hedging/Screening Low Maintenance Garden Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Soil Types edit Well-drained Loamy / Medium Soil pH edit Bloom Colour edit Red Pink Grey Wildlife Value edit Propagation Techniques edit Division Skill Level edit Beginner Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Cut back to 2-6 inches in late winter before new growth begins edit \| delete prefers consistent soil moisture edit \| delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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	toni (36069)
	Jewell (5504)
	Frank (2698)
	supersweetmom (4)
	Netty (13946)
	Kay (765)

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Jewell (5504) wrote on Jun 29 2009

I have grown this grass in containers for years. Makes a nice screen even in pots. Cut flower stalks for drying, flower arrangements, and to prevent spread. Has a very dense root system that is difficult to divide even in pots.

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Kay (765) wrote on Jan 23 2010
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I love the way the "blooms" sway in the wind. it is great "winter interest"

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