Description
Very wide, ribbon-like foliage with a creamy-white center and dark-green margins. Useful as a specimen grass, a garden accent, in mass plantings, cut for fresh flower bouquets, and is even remarkable as a container plant. Prefers well-draining soil.
Tray Size: 38 plants
Common Name: Japanese silver grass
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 10
Mature Height: 108 inches
Seedhead Color: Red
Exposure: Full Sun
Season: |
Warm Weather |
Pot Size: |
38 plant plug tray |
Common Name: |
Japanese silver grass |
Zone: |
5 |
Zone: |
6 |
Zone: |
7 |
Zone: |
8 |
Zone: |
9 |
Zone: |
10 |
Height: |
8-9 ft |
Color: |
Red |
Light Preference: |
Full Sun |
Genus: |
Miscanthus |
Warranty
Plugs per Tray 38. Depth 3". Volume (max. dry) cubic inches: 8.54
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 70-80 F (days) 55-65 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
Soil EC: 1.8-2.2
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 8 - 10 weeks
Growing Info: Pinching not required.
Fertilizing: Constant liquid feed at medium levels of 150 - 200 ppm N
Moisture Level: Allow plants to dry between ample waterings.
Watch for Pest and Disease: Aphids, mealybugs, spider mites, Miscanthus blight
Vernalization Requirements: Not required.
Supplemental Lighting: Plants require 12+ hours photoperiod.
Growth Regulators: Generally, not needed.
Day Length: Long Day
Other: Plants will not establish root growth under cool temperatures and short days.
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 70-80 F (days) 55-65 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
Soil EC: 1.8-2.2
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 8 - 10 weeks
Growing Info: Pinching not required.
Fertilizing: Constant liquid feed at medium levels of 150 - 200 ppm N
Moisture Level: Allow plants to dry between ample waterings.
Watch for Pest and Disease: Aphids, mealybugs, spider mites, Miscanthus blight
Vernalization Requirements: Not required.
Supplemental Lighting: Plants require 12+ hours photoperiod.
Growth Regulators: Generally, not needed.
Day Length: Long Day
Other: Plants will not establish root growth under cool temperatures and short days.
