Miscanthus sacchariflorus

Amur Silver-Grass

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Common Name: 

Amur Silver-Grass

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Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Amur Silver-Grass (Miscanthus sacchariflorus) - Description

Miscanthus sacchariflorus (common name: Amur silver-grass) is a grass native to temperate Asia. Culms are erect, 90–250 cm in height and 5–8 mm in diameter.

Amur Silver-Grass (Miscanthus sacchariflorus) - Blooming

Topped with dense, airy panicles of tiny flowers in summer and fall. Showy fall colors.

Amur Silver-Grass (Miscanthus sacchariflorus) - Growth

Deciduous or evergreen grasses. Reed like stems with linear or narrowly lance-shaped leaves. Miscanthus grows best in full sun. The flowers work well for cutting and drying.

Amur Silver-Grass (Miscanthus sacchariflorus) - Planting

Sow seeds in spring in containers in a cold frame (for protection). Can also propagate by dividing clumps in early spring, using an ax.

Amur Silver-Grass (Miscanthus sacchariflorus) - Pest

Uncommon.

Amur Silver-Grass (Miscanthus sacchariflorus) - Interesting facts

Miscanthus is native to Africa and Eastern Asia, where it can be found in the moist meadows and marshlands.

Amur Silver-Grass (Miscanthus sacchariflorus) - Soil and irrigation

Does best in average, moist, well-drained soil.

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