Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder' |
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Silver Arrow Miscanthus |
Description
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder' grows 6'-8' tall and 4'-5' wide. The bright green foliage has an attractive silver streak through the middle of each leaf. Large feathery pinkish silver flower plumes shoot up 2'-3' above the foliage in summer. Foliage turns wheat colored in fall before going dormant.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Silver, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Park, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.