- Botanical name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'
- Common name: Chinese silver grass
- Family: Poaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
White
Silver
- Key features:
- Attractive seedheads
- Autumn colour
An elegant reed-like grass, Miscanthus sinensis ‘Strictus’ has narrow stems clad with slender arching cream-striped leaves. In late summer the plants are topped by pale feathery plumes of flowers which can be cut and dried for flower arrangements. In autumn, the stems and foliage gradually dry out, leaving a russet brown skeletal shape which can form a fairly architectural attraction throughout the winter. It’s perfect for growing in a mixed herbaceous border.
Grow Miscanthus sinensis ‘Strictus’ in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Remove dead foliage and flowering stems in spring.
How to grow Miscanthus 'Strictus'
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Plant size
4m height
1.2m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front, middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline / acidic
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do Divide in March |
A
Do Divide in April |
M
Do Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Miscanthus 'Strictus' and wildlife
Miscanthus 'Strictus' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Miscanthus 'Strictus' poisonous?
Miscanthus 'Strictus' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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