A tall elegant grass with narrow green leaves with a silver midrib and large plumes of silver-white flowers. Max Height 2.2m. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers September to December. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Silberfeder’ Silver Feather
A tall elegant grass with narrow green leaves with a silver midrib and large plumes of silver-white flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Miscanthus |
|---|---|
| Species | sinensis |
| Varietry | 'Silberfeder' Silver Feather |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | silver, white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 2.2m |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 1.2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, silver |
| Flowers From | September, December |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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