Miscanthus sinensis
GRASS SILVER SILVERGRASS, FOUNTAIN GRASS
SKU: 602-15
Miscanthus sinensis is native to eastern Asia throughout most of China, Japan, Taiwan and Korea. It grows readily in many parts of the world.
Silver Grass forms graceful, arching stems, topped by silver-purple plumes which are held high above the foliage. It grows 0.8–2 m (3–7 ft) tall, rarely 4 m (13 ft), forming dense clumps from an underground rhizome. Plants are very hardy, and drought tolerant.
Please see the germination information below, as Silver Grass seeds require a cold period before they can grow.
Type: Hardy perennial
Location: Sun or part
Hardiness zones: 4-9
Seeds per pack: 15
Germination: Sow the seeds just under the surface and water in. Leave them at room temperature (20-22 °C, 68-72 °F) for 4 weeks. They may be growing at this point. If they have not germinated after 4 weeks then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 4 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold-moist stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature. for them to germinate. Germination can be 30-60 days after the warming period, though some can take longer.
Miscanthus sinensis is native to eastern Asia throughout most of China, Japan, Taiwan and Korea. It grows readily in many parts of the world.
Silver Grass forms graceful, arching stems, topped by silver-purple plumes which are held high above the foliage. It grows 0.8–2 m (3–7 ft) tall, rarely 4 m (13 ft), forming dense clumps from an underground rhizome. Plants are very hardy, and drought tolerant.
Please see the germination information below, as Silver Grass seeds require a cold period before they can grow.
Type: Hardy perennial
Location: Sun or part
Hardiness zones: 4-9
Seeds per pack: 15
Germination: Sow the seeds just under the surface and water in. Leave them at room temperature (20-22 °C, 68-72 °F) for 4 weeks. They may be growing at this point. If they have not germinated after 4 weeks then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 4 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold-moist stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature. for them to germinate. Germination can be 30-60 days after the warming period, though some can take longer.
