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Poaceae
Miscanthus sinensis
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass
This is truly a bold grass for large spacious gardens. Eulalia is a tall, dense, clump-forming grass that originates from eastern Asia. Its long slender arching blades are green with thin white midribs and have surprisingly sharp edges that can easily cut skin.
In the late summer to fall, plants produce tall, upright stems topped with feathery, silver-white to rose-hued plumes that soften and curl as they dry. These remain attractive throughout winter as does the deciduous foliage that turns a warm wheat color when it dies and dries in autumn.
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, if more tame and manageable clumps are desired. Enjoy this grass as a screen, massed in large borders or as a specimen.
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
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Grass
Full Sun
5'-7' / 1.5m - 2.1m
4'-5' / 1.2m - 1.5m
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
Green
Green, Tan
Tan
No
Yes
Fine
Matte
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Sometimes
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