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Dwarf Maiden Grass 'Border Bandit'

MiscanthusSinensis

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Miscanthus Sinensis by NoLawns
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Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Miscanthus (miss-KANTH-us)
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Species
Sinensis (sy-NEN-sis)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Maroon/Burgundy
Brown/Bronze
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
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Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Warrenville, Illinois

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NoLawns
Warrenville, IL | September 2011 | positive

A very nice Miscanthus. Thin blades like Miscanthus 'Morning Light' but with gold bars every 2-4 inches. Good structure, not floppy lik...Read More

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