Miscanthus Giganteus

Miscanthus Giganteus

Common Name: Maiden Grass, Ornamental Grass

One of the oldest and well-known cultivars of Miscanthus. Beautiful, rounded mounds of fine, silver-veined green leaves arch gracefully as they sway in the wind. In early fall, fan-like plumes emerge with a reddish tint and then age to a soft silvery-white. They are complimented nicely by the golden-yellow fall color of the leaves.

Miscanthus is versatile from a design standpoint; it can be used as a specimen, for massing or screening, in large containers, or at the pond's edge. Plant this grass where its wonderful winter interest can be enjoyed. Giganteus is a deer hunters best friend. They provide excellent cover and bedding area for deer.

Height:

5.0-6.0 Feet

Spread:

3.0-4.0 Feet

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

White Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs

Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality

Average Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Fall

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads

Fall Color

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container

Eclectic

Rain Garden

Rock Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant

Container

Cut Foliage

Dried Flower

Easy To Grow

Mass Planting

Salt Tolerant

Specimen

Focal Point

Origin:

Not Native to North America