Bowood Farms
4605 Olive Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63108

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Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio'

Miscanthus sinensis (Japanese Silver Grass)

Japanese Silver Grass

Pink inflorescence turning white. Graceful arching silver-grey narrow foliage.

Growing & Maintenance Tips

Prefers moist, rich soil in full sun. Japanese silver grass makes an effective tall background, hedge, or screen. Its large flowering accent provides exceptional fall color. Well-suited to water gardens at or near the water's edge.

Interesting Information

From Greek mischos, stalk, and anthos, flower referring to the stalked spikelets. A Missouri Botanical Garden Plant of Merit 1999-2004.


Plant Type
Ornamental Grass

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Bloom Color
Pink

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Foliage Color
Matte Grey-Green


Height
3-4 Feet


Spread
3-4 Feet


USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9


Patented
No

Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea

(Coneflower 'Magnus')

Aster

(Michaelmas Daisy 'Nesthakchen')

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
Sun
Soil Moisture Preference
Medium
Wildlife/Disease Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Bloom Color
Pink
Season of Interest (Flowering)
August
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Fall
Winter
Attributes
Winter Interest
Fall Color
Cut Flower
Plant Recognition
Plants of Merit