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Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:12 PM

Miscanthus sinensis ‘Ferner Osten’

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Plant Type: Grasses

A broad upright clump, mid green and glaucous. Tall erect green foliage with a silvery white midrib which turns copper red in autumn. Spectacular wine red plumes which darken to brown then fade to beige in the autumn.

A truly handsome grass. Thinner leaves, and more open. Greatly appreciated and loved by the prairie style garden disciples.They are perennials with a long flowering season, outstanding autumn colors and winter interest.

Short, narrow, green leaves arch gracefully on upright stems, forming a tight clump
Leaf blades are not as dense along the main stems, as most other miscanthus cultivars
Foliage turns a golden-tan in the fall, remaining through the winter
Flower Type: feathery panicles
Flower Color: reddish-purple turning to silver-white
Bloom Time: September to October

Plant Availability

 Far East Maiden Grass is not available for purchase at this time.

Availability is updated regularly, and we are unable to take orders for items not listed as available. Please check back for updates.

Growing & Maintenance Tips:

Likes moist soil and are not fussy about types, free-draining to heavy but not waterlogged. Large, bold, hardy, drought tolerant, easy to grow.

Flower Color

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Foliage Color

Green with white midrib

Plant Spread

5-6 ft.

Good Companions

Other grasses and sun loving perennials

Plant Height

4-5 ft.

Scape Height

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Hardness Zone

4-5

Soil Moisture

Moist soil

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

Hardy, Drought tolerant, Long flowering season

Bloom Time

Late summer/fall

Critter Resistance

deer, rabbits

Exposure

Full sun

Growth Rate

slow in spring, but fast during summer

Seasonal Interests

Fall and winter interest