Miscanthus sinensis 'Super Stripe' PP18161

Miscanthus 'Super Stripe' Ornamental Grass

Common Name: Ornamental Grass, Miscanthus

This showy banded grass has lush green foliage marked with tighly spaced bands of gold. It forms an attractive upright, arching clump about 4ft. tall, and is topped by 7ft. tall tawny plumes in early fall.

Miscanthus is versatile from a design standpoint; it can be used as a specimen, for massing or screening, in large containers, or at the pond's edge. Plant this grass where its wonderful winter interest can be enjoyed.

Height:

4.0 Feet

Spread:

4.0 Feet

Scape Height:

7.0 Feet

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Tan shades

Foliage Color:

Variegated

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Fall

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Rain Garden Rock Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Dried Flower Easy To Grow Mass Planting Specimen Focal Point

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Miscanthus is easy to grow and is a good choice for beginners. It will grow in most any soil, from loose sand to heavy clay, and does not require good drainage. Grow this grass in full sun except in warmer regions where some afternoon shade is best. Fertilization is not necessary.

Characteristics

Height:

4.0 Feet

Spread:

4.0 Feet

Scape Height:

7.0 Feet

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Tan shades

Foliage Color:

Variegated

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Fall

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Rain Garden Rock Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Dried Flower Easy To Grow Mass Planting Specimen Focal Point

Origin:

Not Native to North America