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Poaceae
Miscanthus sinensis 'Arabesque'
Arabesque Japanese Silvergrass, Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass
The attractive ‘Arabesque’ is a compact form of eulalia with a neater more upright habit than the popular ‘Adagio.’ This dense clump-forming grass originates from eastern Asia. Its long slender blades are deep green and turn a beautiful wheat color when they dry in autumn. In the late summer to fall, plants produce tall upright stems topped with feathery salmon pink plumes that turn a silvery-wheat color as they age. These remain attractive throughout winter.
Japanese silvergrass prefers full sun and tolerates a wide range of moderately drained soils. Plants form substantial clumps that should be cut to the ground in the spring and divided every three years. Enjoy this grass as a screen and in large borders planted in masses or as an accent plant. Smaller cultivars like ‘Arabesque’ are even amenable to large containers.
Miscanthus sinensis has a tendency to self-sow and can be invasive. To learn more visit: http://www.invasive.org/browse/subject.cfm?sub=3052
9 - 1
4 - 9
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Grass
Full Sun
4'-5' / 1.2m - 1.5m
3'-4' / 0.9m - 1.2m
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Average
Clay, Loam, Sand
Pollution
Fast
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Clump-Forming
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Showy
Rose, Ivory, Silver
Tan, Ivory, Silver
White, Green
Tan
No
Yes
Fine
Matte
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Sometimes
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