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Japanese Silver Grass
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Stunning foliage with exceptional fall color. Ideal grass for garden or landscape, screening or at water's edge. Striking complement to bold-leaved plants or combined with evergreens for winter effect. Flower plumes are beautiful cut. Clump-forming.
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Plant Details
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Common name
Japanese Silvergrass
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Botanical name
Miscanthus sinensis
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Variety
Purpurescens
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Zone
USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
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Light
Sun
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Height
4-5' (1-1.5 m)
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Habit
Clumping
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Feed
Use all-purpose
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Water
Weekly during dry spells
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Bloom Color
Orange
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Bloom Time
Summer-fall
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Maintenance
Divide every 3 to 5 years
This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:
- Carol M.'s collection