Giant Chinese Silver Grass, Miscanthus floridulus ‘Giganteus’
This grass is somewhat experimental to see how it does in this climate – so far it looks very well adapted, as it’s fast growing and very tall. It has a slightly different look than the other Miscanthus, as it has a rhizomatous growth habit, wider leaves, and it is so much taller. It has winter interest, although many of the stalks had been broken from wind and weather by February.
Unsure about the availability, as these came from an Iowa State University trial.
In its second year, this grass continued to grow at a fast rate. Late to bloom and not particularly ornamental, it would be planted mostly for its height.
Advertised Height |
Advertised Zone |
8-15’ |
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Year |
Height/Width |
Year 1 |
66”/46” |
Year 2 |
92”/45” |
Date |
Pictures |
November 2007 |
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October 2008 |
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September 2009 |
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November 2009 |
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