Miscanthus, Silver Grass 'Red Silver'
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Sold out for the season- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun, Part-Sun
- Bloom or Harvest Time
- July, August, September
Description
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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Details
Height: 6 feet
Spread: 5 feet
Sunlight: 
Hardiness Zone: 4a
Other Names: Japanese Silver Grass, Red Silver Maiden Grass
Description:
Green leaves with orange-red fall color; seed heads have pink-to-red tones which contrast nicely with the silvery plume
Ornamental Features
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.
Landscape Attributes
Red Silver Miscanthus is an herbaceous perennial grass with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition.
This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Red Silver Miscanthus is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Vertical Accent
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use
- Groundcover
Planting & Growing
Red Silver Miscanthus will grow to be about 6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It tends to be leggy, with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and should be underplanted with lower-growing perennials. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.
This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
| SKU | Container Size |
| G0407 | #1/7" Container (1 Gallon) |
* Not all container sizes may be available at this time. See store for details on specific container size availability.
More Information
| Gerten Grown Plants | Gerten Grown Plants |
|---|---|
| Common Family Name | Miscanthus |
| Bloom or Harvest Time | July, August, September |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun, Part-Sun |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Mature Spread (Range) | Over 36" |
| Mature Height (Range) | 37" - 48" |