James H. Schutte
Family
Poaceae
Botanical Name
Miscanthus
Plant Common Name
Miscanthus
Special Notice
This entry has yet to be reviewed and approved by L2G editors.
General Description
Miscanthus are a group of about 15 species of grasses native to Africa and Asia. They are tropical or subtropical grasses that are clump forming, may reach up to 12 feet tall,5 feet wide, have a medium green leaf with a prominent white colored mid-rib. The tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, and drought. Some species are used for ornamental plantings as accent plants in the landscape, as a screen, as a hedge, in pots, and in dried flower arrangements. Some species are known to product large amounts of biomass that is used as a biofuel.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 9
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Plant Type
Grass
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
3'-12' / 0.9m - 3.7m
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Width
3'-5' / 0.9m - 1.5m
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Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Native To
Africa, Southern Asia
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Average
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Soil type
Loam
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Tolerances
Drought
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Growth Rate
Medium
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Habit
Clump-Forming
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Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Ornamental Features
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Flower Color
Yellow
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Fruit Color
Brown
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Spring) Modifier
Variegated
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Summer) Modifier
Variegated
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
Yes
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
No
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Showy Bark
No
