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Miscanthus nepalensis (Himalayan fairy grass)
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1m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Miscanthus nepalensis
Other names
Himalayan fairy grass
Genus
Miscanthus Miscanthus
Species
M. nepalensis - M. nepalensis is a tall, ornamental grass with green, arching foliage. In summer, bears creamy-yellow, pendant flowerheads, that form into seed-heads in autumn and persist into winter
Miscanthus nepalensis is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Pale-yellow, Cream in Summer; Yellow in Autumn; Yellow-brown in Winter
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back old foliage in spring, taking care not to damage new shoots.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Miscanthus nepalensis (Himalayan fairy grass) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny position. Protect in winter in cold areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Miscanthus nepalensis
Other names
Himalayan fairy grass
Genus
Miscanthus Miscanthus
Species
M. nepalensis - M. nepalensis is a tall, ornamental grass with green, arching foliage. In summer, bears creamy-yellow, pendant flowerheads, that form into seed-heads in autumn and persist into winter
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Pale-yellow, Cream in Summer; Yellow in Autumn; Yellow-brown in Winter
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back old foliage in spring, taking care not to damage new shoots.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Miscanthus nepalensis (Himalayan fairy grass) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny position. Protect in winter in cold areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
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| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
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| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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