Miscanthus sacchariflorus
SILVER BANNER GRASS, SILVER PLUME GRASS
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
2.2m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

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Flowers: white

Flowering Time: late summer to early autumn

Leaves: blue-green; midrib silver; coloured in autumn
 
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Miscanthus sacchariflorus
SILVER BANNER GRASS, SILVER PLUME GRASS
Poaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
2.2m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: late summer to early autumn

Leaves: blue-green; midrib silver; coloured in autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: mass planting, accents, border, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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