Miscanthus nepalensis
(Himalayan Fairy Grass)
Family - Poaceae
Category - Grass
Origin - Himalayas, Myanmar
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Hardiness - H6
Height - 1m or more
Width - 60cm
Location - The Terrace
Description: A clump-forming, Perennial grass with tall, upright flowering stems that are held well above a mound of basal foliage. Arching, linear leaves are a shade of fresh mid-green. Small golden-brown, spikelet flowers are held in elegant, tassel-like panicles that all bow to one side of the stem. The flowers become buff-beige and fluffy as they mature. The Blooms are produced from midsummer into early autumn and will remain attractive through the winter.
Flower:
Many small, golden brown spikelet flowers are held in tassel-like panicles that all droop to one side of the stem. The flowers become fluffy and fade to buff-beige as they age. The blooms are produced from July into September and remain attractive through the winter.
Flower colour: Golden-brown
Flower shape: Spikelet flowers in panicles
Flowering time: July, August, September
Foliage:
Linear, mid-green leaves have an arching habit. The foliage usually retains its structure into winter.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Linear
Propagation:
Division, seed.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun in moisture retentive soil that is well drained. Prefers a sheltered position that will not become waterlogged over winter.