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Miscanthus sinensis 'Gold Bar'

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Plant Family

Poaceae

Plant Botanical Name

Miscanthus sinensis 'Gold Bar'

Photo by: JAMES BURGHARDT

Plant Common Name

Eulalia, Gold Bar Silvergrass, Japanese Silvergrass

General Description

Gold bar silvergrass is a strikingly beautiful ornamental. This clump forming grass originates from eastern Asia and has a compact, upright habit. Its long, variegated blades are medium green crossed with strong bands of creamy yellow that give it a tiger striped appearance. In the late summer to fall plants produce many tall, upright stems topped with feathery, burgundy-hued silvery plumes that soften and curl as they dry. These, and the dry wheat-colored foliage of this grass, 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. They also reseed themselves and have been known to be somewhat invasive.

Enjoy 'Gold Bar' in large borders planted in masses or as an accent plant.

Characteristics
  • AHS Heat Zone

    9 - 1

  • USDA Hardiness Zone

    4 - 9

  • Sunset Zone

    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

  • Plant Type

    Grass

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun

  • Height

    4'-5' / 1.2m - 1.5m

  • Width

    3'-4' / 0.9m - 1.2m

  • Bloom Time

    Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

  • Native To

    Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea

Growing Conditions
  • Soil pH

    Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

  • Soil Drainage

    Average

  • Soil type

    Clay, Loam, Sand

  • Tolerances

    Pollution, Drought

  • Growth Rate

    Fast

  • Water Requirements

    Drought Tolerant

  • Habit

    Clump-Forming

  • Seasonal Interest

    Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Ornamental Features
  • Flower Interest

    Showy

  • Flower Color

    Burgundy, Ivory, Silver

  • Fruit Color

    Tan, Ivory, Silver

  • Foliage Color (Spring)

    Green, Light Yellow

  • Foliage Color (Spring) Modifier

    Variegated, Striped/Striated

  • Foliage Color (Summer)

    Green, Light Yellow

  • Foliage Color (Summer) Modifier

    Variegated, Striped/Striated

  • Foliage Color (Fall)

    Green, Light Yellow

  • Foliage Color (Fall) Modifier

    Variegated, Striped/Striated

  • Foliage Color (Winter)

    Tan

  • Fragrant Flowers

    No

  • Fragrant Fruit

    No

  • Fragrant Foliage

    No

  • Bark or Stem Fragrant

    No

  • Repeat Bloomer

    No

  • Showy Fruit

    No

  • Edible Fruit

    No

  • Showy Foliage

    Yes

  • Foliage Texture

    Fine

  • Foliage Sheen

    Matte

  • Evergreen

    No

  • Showy Bark

    No

Special Characteristics
  • Usage

    Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break

  • Sharp or Has Thorns

    No

  • Invasive

    Sometimes

  • Self-Sowing

    Yes