This dramatic warm season perennial grass forms a robust clump of upright arching, broad, blue-green blades; reaches its full height by late summer; large flowers appear on tall, sturdy stalks above the foliage, emerging as reddish-tan tassels and maturing to fluffy, silvery plumes; moderately drought tolerant.

Flowers appear on tall, sturdy stalks

Good in large borders, excellent as a specimen, background plant, seasonal hedge, in water-wise gardens and by water.

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Miscanthus giganteus

(Giant Chinese Silver Grass)