Southern Harvest
Quality seeds for kitchen, flower and native gardeners
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Botanical Name
Miscanthus sinensis
A large clump forming perennial grass with arching blue-green leaves and silky, hairy panicles that gracefully stand above the plant (to 2.5m). This plant shows great movement in strong and gentle breezes. For the best effect plant in groups of 3-7 or more. Prefers well drained soil in full sun or part shade. Not to WA. 20 seeds.
Sunlight
Part
Frost Resilience
Frost Hardy
Lifespan
Perennial
Climate
Cold
Temperate
Hot Arid
Tropics/SubTropics
GermType
Long germinating seeds
Germination Period (days)
42
Sow Method
Direct or Transplant
Sowing Instructions
Sow into pots or direct to ground. Cover seed and keep moist. Germinates in 6-8 weeks.
Height
2.5 m
Spacing/Spread
1.2 m
Sowing Periods
Cool Climate Periods
Aug 1st to Dec 31st
Temperate Climate Periods
Aug 1st to Dec 31st
Tropical & Sub-Tropical Climate Periods
Jan 1st to Dec 31st