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Plainview Farm :: Ornamental Grasses :: Miscanthus :: Miscanthus
Miscanthus | miss-KAN-thus | Various Common Names
Miscanthus, a genus of approximately 20 species of warm season, deciduous grasses, is the one most people envision when the term “ornamental grass” is mentioned. Warm season grasses emerge relatively late in spring, as they wait for the soil to warm. They flower in late summer or fall.Most are native to Asia and the Japanese, especially, have used them brilliantly to create elegant landscapes. Statuesque and graceful, the clump forming miscanthus has been used by discriminating gardeners for many years to create dramatic, yet, very tough, designs. Recently, since the ‘80’s, many people have become fascinated and grass has become one of the trendiest of plants.
They prefer full sun and a fertile, well-drained soil. Because of the brief growing season in northern New England, miscanthus does not produce ripe seed and thus, is not invasive. During winter, the dried leaves and flowers are retained by the plant to remain a dramatic presence in the landscape. Cutting it back in late spring is advised.
Through the season, you will see the many different grasses displayed in the various gardens here at the Farm. It is fascinating to watch their development through the season. The big miscanthus, panicum and pennisetum are left to frost beautifully through the winter. They were the only good thing that the Ice Storm brought!
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Miscanthus sinensis Cabaret
This is the reverse of Cosmopolitan.
It may bloom too late for zone 5 gardens but the variegated
foliage that is enjoyed all season long makes it well worth growing!
Cut back in early April.
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Miscanthus sinensis Cosmopolitan
This miscanthus has very broad blades boldly
variegated with wide white margins.
Some references list this as zone 6.
We disagree. It has been successfully over-wintered
for many years here at the Farm in North Yarmouth, Maine.
Cut back in early April.
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Miscanthus sinensis Little Zebra
Reddish-purple plumes appear in September. This is the “dwarf” of the gold-banded grasses and it is more compact. - holds it’s variegation very well.
Cut back in early April.
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Miscanthus sinensis Morning Light
Reddish bronze plumes bloom in September.
Leaves have narrow white edges.
One of the best variegated forms with more refined silvery appearance.
Cut back in early April.
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Miscanthus sinensis Sarabande
This variety has finely-textured silver foliage that stands up better and longer!
Golden copper plumes bloom in late August.
Cut back in early April.
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