Miscanthus sinensis 'Red Chief' (Eulalia 'Red Chief')

Botanical name

Miscanthus sinensis 'Red Chief'

Other names

Eulalia 'Red Chief', Japanese silver grass 'Red Chief', Maiden grass 'Red Chief'

Genus

Miscanthus Miscanthus

Variety or Cultivar

'Red Chief' _ 'Red Chief' is a clump-forming, deciduous, perennial grass bearing upright to arching, narrowly linear, mid-green leaves turning yellow in autumn and, in late summer and early autumn, feathery panicles of maroon flower spikelets turning silvery-grey by winter.

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Clump-forming, Arching

Colour

Flower

Maroon in Summer; Maroon, Silvery-grey in Autumn; Silvery-grey in Winter

Foliage

Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn

How to care

Watch out for

Pests

Generally pest-free.

Diseases

Generally disease-free.

General care

Pruning

If stems are left for winter effect, cut to the ground in early spring.

Propagation methods

Division

Monthly care advice

Where to grow

Miscanthus sinensis 'Red Chief' (Eulalia 'Red Chief') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Prairie planting

Cultivation

Tolerates many conditions but prefers moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Easily tolerates partial shade. Protect from excessive winter wet. Divide in spring. May be slow to establish after transplanting.

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

North, South, East, West

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4