Exemplar Horticulture
This warm season perennial grass forms an upright clump of long, upright arching, dark green leaves with a white midrib; foliage flames into spectacular golds, oranges and reds in fall; feathery red plumes fade to silver; provides great winter interest; nice cut flower; deer resistant; fairly drought tolerant once established.
Foliage flames into spectacular golds, oranges and reds in fall
Excellent in borders, background, mass plantings, water-wise gardens and as specimen
Miscanthus sinensis 'Agassiz Red'
(Agassiz Red Japanese Silver Grass)
Growing | Requirements |
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Zone | 4 (-30°F/-34°C) |
Exposure |
Full sun |
Form | |
Foliage Height | 36" (91 cm) |
Width |
24" (61 cm) |
Flower Height | 72" (183 cm) |
Flower Colour | Red plumes fade to silver |
Bloom Time | August |
Watering Needs | Moderate-Low |
Soil Preferences | Prefers a well-drained soil type |