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Giant Silver Grass ( Miscanthus floridulus ‘Giganteus’)

Pot Size
Colour
Green

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This is a grass of monstrous proportions, forming very tall clumps of green leaves, their tips arching gracefully in layers. Useful as a living screen or hedge, bearing soft-pink plumes in the fall. The corn-like stalks turn creamy tan in winter. Clumps are large, but well behaved and not invasive. Lower leaves have a tendency to wither in late summer, so planting something tall in front is recommended. Plants enjoy moisture, and are even happy growing beside water, however they also tolerate moderate drought conditions. Trim back to the ground in early spring -– power hedge trimmers do a quick job. Excellent for cutting. As an interesting side note, this plant is becoming widely planted as a source of biomass or biofuel.

USDA Zones: 4 -9

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade

Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay

Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist

Care Level
  Easy

Flower Colour
  Deep Pink

Blooming Time
  Early Fall
  Mid Fall

Foliage Color
  Deep Green

Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Border
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Dried Flower
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed
  Tall/Screening
  Specimen
  Waterside

Flower Head Size
  Very Large

Height
   250-300 cm
   98-117 inches

Spread
   90-120 cm
   35-47 inches

Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium

 



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