Silvergrass
Miscanthus sinensis
- Native to:
- Borneo, China, Hainan, Japan, Jawa, Kazan-retto, Korea, Kuril Is., Laos, Maluku, Nansei-shoto, Ogasawara-shoto, Philippines, Russia, South China Sea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Miscanthus
- Species:
- Miscanthus sinensis
- USDA Symbol:
- MITR9
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, silver, bronze
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- gold, tan, bronze
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from roots after fire; dormant season burns used for management in some regions.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (70-75°F) with light; no pretreatment needed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. If no germination in 3 months, try 4C 1-2 months, then 20C again.