Go Back Red Silver Miscanthus, Japanese Silver Grass, Red Silver Maiden Grass

Posted: March 14, 2023 at 12:45 PM
Miscanthus sinensis 'Rotsilber'
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Plant Type: Grasses

Red Silver Miscanthus features bold plumes of burgundy flowers rising above the foliage from late summer to late fall. The purple seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from mid fall to late winter. Its grassy leaves are green in color with pointy white spines. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous gold in the fall. The tan stems can be quite attractive.

Green leaves with orange-red fall color; seed heads have pink-to-red tones which contrast nicely with the silvery plume.

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Growing & Maintenance Tips:

Flower Color

Silver turning to red in Fall.

Foliage Color

Green changing to orange-red in Fall.

Plant Spread

5'

Good Companions

Other full sun perennials or other grasses.

Plant Height

6'

Scape Height

NA

Hardness Zone

4

Soil Moisture

Dry.

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

Change of color during the Fall season.

Bloom Time

Fall

Critter Resistance

Rabbits/deer

Exposure

Full sun.

Growth Rate

Moderate.

Seasonal Interests

Summer/Fall/Winter