Miscanthus nepalensis
Himalayan fairy grass
Miscanthus Miscanthus
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
Clump-forming
Cream, Pale-yellow in Summer; Yellow in Autumn; Yellow-brown in Winter
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Generally pest-free.
Generally disease-free.
Cut back old foliage in spring, taking care not to damage new shoots.
Division, Seed
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Miscanthus nepalensis (Himalayan fairy grass) will reach a height of 3ft 3in and a spread of 3ft 3in after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny position. Protect in winter in cold areas.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Miscanthus nepalensis
Himalayan fairy grass
Miscanthus Miscanthus
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
Deciduous
Clump-forming
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Cream, Pale-yellow in Summer; Yellow in Autumn; Yellow-brown in Winter
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Generally pest-free.
Generally disease-free.
Cut back old foliage in spring, taking care not to damage new shoots.
Division, Seed
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Miscanthus nepalensis (Himalayan fairy grass) will reach a height of 3ft 3in and a spread of 3ft 3in after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny position. Protect in winter in cold areas.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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