Genus guide
Miscanthus — 21 species
Miscanthus is an Asian ornamental grass genus prized for its feathery plumes and striking autumn colour — cultivars range from the cream-striped Variegated Silver Grass to the bold red-toned Autumn Red. Plants demand full sun and thrive in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil; they become floppy and less floriferous in shade. Leave foliage standing over winter for structure and crown protection, then cut back hard in late winter. Toxicity varies across the genus, so check each species before introducing it to a home with cats or dogs.
All Miscanthus species we cover
- Adagio Maiden Grass
- Adagio Maiden Grass
- autumn red grass
- evergreen miscanthus
- Ferner Osten Maiden Grass
- Giant Chinese Silver Grass
- Gracillimus Maiden Grass
- Huron Sunrise Miscanthus
- Little Kitten Dwarf Maiden Grass
- little silver spider grass
- Maiden Grass
- Malepartus silver grass
- Morning Light Maiden Grass
- Morning Light Maiden Grass
- Purpurascens Flame Grass
- Sacchariflorus Silver Grass
- Silberfeder Silver Feather Grass
- Strictus Porcupine Grass
- variegated silver grass
- Zebra Grass
- Zebrinus Zebra Grass