Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Miscanthus sinensis 'Kleine Silberspinne' is a compact ornamental grass with fine, silvery leaves with a white central stripe. In summer it bears masses of upright, feathery, red-brown plumes, which fade to silver in autumn.
For best results grow Miscanthus sinensis 'Kleine Silberspinne' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Cut back to ground level in late-winter to early spring.
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Miscanthus ‘Kleine silberspinne’ and wildlife
Miscanthus ‘Kleine silberspinne’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Miscanthus ‘Kleine silberspinne’ poisonous?
Miscanthus ‘Kleine silberspinne’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Miscanthus 'Kleine Silberspinne'