Miscanthus
Grass

Miscanthus

Miscanthus sinensis

Tall, graceful plumes that persist through winter. Living architecture.

Bloom Season
Sep - Nov
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Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
Water Needs
Low
Drought tolerant
Size & Zones
4-8' tall
USDA Zones 5-10
Bloom Colors
Pink
White
Red
Traits
△ Deer Resistant✦ Low Maintenance❄ Winter Interest
Soil
ClaySandy
Popular Miscanthus Varieties
Morning Light Miscanthus
Morning Light
Fine white-edged foliage shimmers in morning light, then silver plumes arch above in fall.
Zebra Grass
Zebrinus
Horizontal yellow bands cross the blades in a pattern unique among ornamental grasses.
Maiden Grass
Gracillimus
Narrow arching foliage creates elegant vase shapes topped with coppery pink plumes in fall.
Pairs Well With
Russian Sage
Perennial
Aster
Perennial
Fountain Grass
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ColorPink flowersWhite flowersRed flowers
TypeAll grasss
TraitsDeer ResistantLow MaintenanceWinter Interest
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