Miscanthus sinensis




Botanical Name:  Miscanthus sinensis 

Common Name:  Chinese feather grass

Family:  Poaceae 

Distribution/Origin:  Asia 

Leaf/Bud: deciduous, green, simple blade 

Flower/Inflorescence: spike, purple/white florets, bloom Aug-Oct 

Fruit/Seed: caryopsis 

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Habit:  upright, arching 

Form: basal clumping 

Culture: full sun - partial shade, moist well-drained soil 

Landscape Use: ornamental grass 

Notes: very common, looks good en masse 

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