Miscanthus sinensis 'Red Chief'
Silver Grass 'Red Chief'
Miscanthus sinensis is an herbaceous perennial grass, growing to 2m tall. It forms dense clumps from an underground rhizome. Common names include Chinese silver grass, Eulalia grass, maiden grass, zebra grass, Susuki grass, and porcupine grass. It is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions around the world. 'Red Chief' bears upright to arching, green foliage that turn yellow in the Autumn and in late Summer, feathery panicles of red flower spikes turning silver as it matures by Winter.
Contributed by @Keely
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Silver Grass 'Red Chief'
Latin name
Miscanthus sinensis 'Red Chief'
type
Grass
family
Poaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.70 M
1.50 M
Miscanthus sinensis 'Red Chief'
Miscanthus sinensis is an herbaceous perennial grass, growing to 2m tall. It forms dense clumps from an underground rhizome. Common names include Chinese silver grass, Eulalia grass, maiden grass, zebra grass, Susuki grass, and porcupine grass. It is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions around the world. 'Red Chief' bears upright to arching, green foliage that turn yellow in the Autumn and in late Summer, feathery panicles of red flower spikes turning silver as it matures by Winter.
Planting young plants
From Mid Autumn TO Late Spring
Miscanthus are very hardy so they could be planted in the autumn, however late spring is the best time. Newly-bought plants take at least three years to clump up to a decent size and many nurseries specialising in grasses recommend planting in threes and fives. The slightest breeze will add an extra dimension to the winter garden, as well as movement, so it’s important to position all miscanthus where they catch the light. Don’t tuck them away in deep shade.
Keely
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