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Giant Chinese silver grass

Giant Chinese silver grass
Photo: Tupelo Grove Nursery
Alternative Plant
Giant Chinese silver grass
Miscanthus giganteus
 
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, 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.

 

 
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