Miscanthus sacchariflorus
Silver banner grass, Sugar cane miscanthus, Imperata sacchariflora
Miscanthus Miscanthus
M. sacchariflorus - M. sacchariflorus is a tall, upright grass with arching grey-green strap-like leaves. In late summer, it produces upright silvery flower spikes that turn red into autumn.
Miscanthus sacchariflorus is: Deciduous
Clump-forming
Silvery-grey in Summer; Red in Autumn
Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Generally pest-free.
Generally disease-free.
Division, Seed
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Miscanthus sacchariflorus (Silver banner grass) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Prairie planting
Plant in moist, free-draining soil in full sun. Dislikes wet conditions during winter.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Miscanthus sacchariflorus
Silver banner grass, Sugar cane miscanthus, Imperata sacchariflora
Miscanthus Miscanthus
M. sacchariflorus - M. sacchariflorus is a tall, upright grass with arching grey-green strap-like leaves. In late summer, it produces upright silvery flower spikes that turn red into autumn.
Deciduous
Clump-forming
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Silvery-grey in Summer; Red in Autumn
Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Generally pest-free.
Generally disease-free.
Division, Seed
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Miscanthus sacchariflorus (Silver banner grass) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Prairie planting
Plant in moist, free-draining soil in full sun. Dislikes wet conditions during winter.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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