Family: Poaceae

Scientific Name: Miscanthus sinensis Silberturm

Common Name: Silver Tower Maiden Grass, Silver Tower Miscanthus

DescriptionOne of the taller Miscanthus reaching up to 9 feet.
Pronunciation(mis-KAN-thus)(sin-EN-sis)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Grass Ornamental
Hardiness Zone5
Sunlightfull
Moistureaverage, moist
Soil & Siteaverage, moist
Flowerslarge, loosely connected silver plumes
Dimensions8-9 feet tall with a spread almost equal to the height
MaintenanceFor interest, structure and form allow plants to remain through the winter than cut back plants in the spring
Propagationdivision
Native SiteSpecies plants native to the slopes, low lands and mountains of Japan. Also native to southern Korea and China.
Cultivar OriginErnst Pagel, Germany
Notes & Reference#92-The Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grass (Greenlee), #103-The Color Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses (Darke)
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