Miscanthus sinensis 'Gold Bar'

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