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Miscanthus sinensis

eulalia

A clump-forming, deciduous perennial grass of variable size but can be up to 3m tall. Its upright to arching, linear,mid-green leaves are 1-2cm wide, characterised by a prominent silver-white midrib and turn yellow to pale brown from autumn into winter. Erect, airy, silvery to pale pinkflower plumes held above the foliage are produced in late summer and autumn

Synonyms
Eulalia japonica

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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, °Â±ð±ô±ô–d°ù²¹¾±²Ô±ð»å
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Grey Silver Pink Green
Autumn Grey Silver Pink Yellow Brown
Winter Brown
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or North–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Poaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
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

Correct

Plant range
E Asia

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet. See ornamental grasses cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division in spring.

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Architectural
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Prairie planting
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Remove dead foliage and old flowered stems in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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