Miscanthus x 'Giganteus'

Also called Giant Chinese Silver Grass

AKA Miscanthus floridulus
As the name suggests, this is a very large, robust grass in both height and spread
Coarse green leaves are 90 cm long, gracefully arching on tall sturdy stalks
Foliage gets a slight purplish tinge in the fall, changing to tan for the winter
Bloom Time: August to November
Flower Type: Sterile feathery panicles, 50 cm long
Flower Colour: Silvery-white
Grass Type: Warm Season

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Silver

HEIGHT:
200-300 cm

SPREAD:
150-200 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Note: This grass may not flower in our region as it needs long, hot summers to produce abundant blooms. As a naturally-occurring cross between Miscanthus sinensis and Miscanthus sacchariflorus, the seeds of this cultivar are sterile, and it is propagated by rhizome.

Additional Notes about Giant Miscanthus:

Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions.