Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberspinne' |
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Eulalia Grass, Silberspinne |
Description
These deciduous grasses grow from 4'-7' tall, and often turn orange or dark red before going dormant. Tall, showy spikes of feathery, curved seed heads are borne and retained well into the winter or the following spring. It should receive sun to part shade, and average to little summer watering. Tall grasses are highly combustible. -Monterey Bay Nursery
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Grass
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Red
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Ranch, Water Garden, Wetlands, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Fall
Location Uses
Background, Perennial Border, Foundation
Special Uses
Screen, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Water before 9:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m.
Limit watering to 3 days a week