Japanese Silver Grass

Growth habit

Grass/Sedge

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Mullestein Winter Garden

Source of plant

Wayside Gardens, Garden Crossings

Description

Each upright, spiky leaf is striped horizontally with brightest gold, creating an effect that is almost spotted on compact, symmetrical plants. A very slow grower, this neat, mid-size Miscanthus never gets out of hand or looks rangy. Its foliage remains upright, elegant, and very symmetrical, with a deep green base and burgundy plumes in late fall. This plant reaches 4 to 5' tall and 20" wide after 5 years growth.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics