Eulalia, Maiden Grass, Zebra Grass, Chinese Silvergrass 'Mysterious Maiden'

Miscanthussinensis

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Miscanthus (miss-KANTH-us)
Species
sinensis (sy-NEN-sis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth
Veined
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a) | March 2009 | neutral

According to the Grower:
BENEFITS
A graceful, beautifully variegated accent for any size garden.
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