Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberspinne'

+ Add

Pink Plume Eulalia Grass

 
Plant photo of: Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberspinne'
Previous Photo     Next Photo
Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Bobbie Schwartz

 

Description

'Silberspinne' is an ornamental grass that does best in full sun to half sun. It needs medium to low water. Foliage tends to flop in too much shade however. Eulalia expands in its circumference, 4'-5' wide, keeping the crown tight. It reaches 6'-8' tall. It prefers well draining soil. Tiny pink flowers in inflorescences appear in late summer, well above the stalks. The flowers, which resemble tassels, turn to silver later, thus the spider-like appearance and thus the cultivar name.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Grass

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green, Red

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Water Garden, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Perennial Border, Foundation, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Screen, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.