Wednesday, 11 November 2015

Miscanthus sinensis

  • Common Name - Chinese silver grass
  • Botanical Name - Miscanthus sinensis
  • Family - Poaceae 
  • Bud - Basal 
  • Fruit - grain - caryopsis 
  • Leaf - narrow green leaves with a silver midrib
  • Flower - tiny reddish-copper flowers appear in tassel-like inflorescence
  • Habit - spreading
  • Form - clumping
  • Size - 4-7 ft, spread 3-6 ft
  • Culture - full sun, well drained soil
  • Use - ground cover, ornamental

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