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Japanese Silver Grass

Stunning foliage with exceptional fall color. Ideal grass for garden or landscape, screening or at water's edge. Striking complement to bold-leaved plants or combined with evergreens for winter effect. Flower plumes are beautiful cut. Clump-forming.

Companion Plants

Black-Eyed Susan

Coneflower

Lamb's Ear

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Japanese Silvergrass

  • Botanical name

    Miscanthus sinensis

  • Variety

    Purpurescens

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    4-5' (1-1.5 m)

  • Habit

    Clumping

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Orange

  • Bloom Time

    Summer-fall

  • Maintenance

    Divide every 3 to 5 years

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

  • Carol M.'s collection