Miscanthus sinensis 'Flamingo' |
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Flamingo Green Eulalia Grass |
Description
These deciduous grasses grow from 4-5' tall, and often turn rose colored in fall before going dormant. Tall, showy spikes of feathery, pink, curved seed heads and flower panicles appear in summer. It should receive sun to part shade with little to regular summer watering. It is deer resistant. Flowers are great for arrangements.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Grass
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Pink
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Water Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Park
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Screen, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.