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

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