Miscanthus sinensis 'Yakushima Dwarf'
Chinese silver grass, Eulalia grass
Also known as Miscanthus 'Yakushima Dwarf'
- Height × spread
- 0.75m × 1m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Very cold to -20C (RHS H6)
- Flowers
- Autumn
Availability
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About this plant
This is a charming dwarf form that makes an elegant dome-shape of slender arching green leaves. It has slender golden-brown plumes that sit just above the foliage and which add to the textural interest. A useful plant where space is limited.
- Flower colour
- Brown, Gold
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Dome
- Height
- 0.75m
- Spread
- 1m
- Season of interest
- Autumn, Winter
- Flowers in
- Autumn
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Small scale garden, Seaside garden, Prairie garden, Gravel garden, Exotic garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, tolerates part shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil, Dry soil, Drought resistant
- Hardiness
- Very cold to -20C (RHS H6)
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Rabbit resistant, Bird attraction
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water during drought
After three or four weeks without rain, except for drought tolerant plants, those in the ground often get stressed. Adopt the habit of deep-watering one section of the garden each day. Check plants in pots more frequently, especially in hot weather.
Encourage plants to develop good root systems by giving occasional deep watering. Some plants, such as conifers and heathers, do not show much sign of distress so water these if in doubt.
Spring - early · Planting
Prune to the ground
Cut foliage to the ground before new growth starts.
Where stems are grown for their ornamental value, old stems should be removed either before new growth starts in spring, or during winter when they begin to look ragged or untidy.
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