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Miscanthussinensis

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Miscanthus sinensis by mystic
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Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Miscanthus (miss-KANTH-us)
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Species
sinensis (sy-NEN-sis)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Marietta, Georgia

Cherry Valley, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Park Ridge, Illinois

Warrenville, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Rochester, New York

Fayetteville, Pennsylvania

Joshua, Texas

Bremerton, Washington

Eatonville, Washington

Seattle, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

Petersburg, West Virginia

Big Bend, Wisconsin

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Gabrielle
(Zone 5a) | February 2012 | positive

A nice Miscanthus, one of my favorites. Not prone to flopping. Late to emerge in spring. PP #13008

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