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Japanese Silver Grass

Delightful silvery foliage forms petite, graceful clumps, ideal for smaller gardens, landscapes or at water's edge. Striking complement to large-leaved plants and evergreens for winter effect. Pinkish flower plumes, beautiful cut or dried.

Companion Plants

Black-Eyed Susan

Coneflower

Lamb's Ear

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Japanese Silvergrass

  • Botanical name

    Miscanthus sinensis

  • Variety

    Adagio

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 10 (30°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    36-40" (91-102 cm)

  • Habit

    Clumping

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Green

  • Bloom Time

    Summer

  • Maintenance

    Divide every 3 to 5 years

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Wanda B.'s collection