Miscanthus sinensis 'Sarabande'
eulalia 'Sarabande'
An ornamental grass forming an upright mound of long, very narrow, arching leaves, mid-green with a central white stripe, turning light brown after frost. Tall, feathery, red flower plumes appear in late summer, maturing to silvery seed heads, often surviving into winter
Size
Ultimate height
1鈥�1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2鈥�5 yearsUltimate spread
1鈥�1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well鈥揹rained, 奥别濒濒鈥揹谤补颈苍别诲pH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Grey Silver Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Grey Silver | Green | ||
| Winter | Grey Silver | Brown |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South鈥揻acing or 奥别蝉迟鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Miscanthus can be deciduous or evergreen grasses with tufted or spreading habit, erect stems bearing arching, linear leaves and terminal panicles of silky spikelets in late summer or autumn
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows easily in most garden soils, in a sunny position
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Remove old leaves and flower heads in spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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