Japanese Silver Grass

Growth habit

Grass/Sedge

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Zucker Shrub Collection

Source of plant

Weinstock-Bluemel, Edgewood Nursery

Description

From a flowering point of view this is a superlative grass, regularly producing arching sprays of silky,shimmering, pale brownish-pink foliage that resemble that of M. sinensis (DS 100). Much like M. sinensis in size (to 8') and habit, but flowers are silvery white in autumn (DS 163). More free-flowering than the type (DS 109). Inflorescences emerge silver and there is good separation between the top of the foliage and the point on the stems where the flowers begin. Somewhat lax-stemmed and may flop even in full sun (DS 93).

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

flower color, notable texture, winter interest, flowering season