Miscanthus sinensis 'Super Stripe'

Ornamental Grass

Photo of Miscanthus sinensis 'Super Stripe' - Ornamental Grass

No photo for the moment for Miscanthus sinensis 'Super Stripe' - Ornamental Grass

plus
Add a photo of Miscanthus sinensis 'Super Stripe'

Please note: You must be the owner of the posted photo and it must not be copyrighted.

Things You Must Knows cannot be held responsible for photos posted in violation of this rule

Common Name: 

Ornamental Grass

Plant Type: 

Foliage color: 

Yellow Green

Sun (From 0 to 5): 

Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

36°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

215 cm

Maximum width: 

185 cm

Ornamental Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Super Stripe') - Description

Miscanthus sinensis 'Super Stripe' is a new selection of Miscanthus sinensis that boasts more stripes than Miscanthus 'Strictus or 'Zebrinus'. In addition to the superior gold banding in the leaves, Miscanthus sinensis 'Super Stripe' is earlier flowering and more sturdy than its counterparts. Plant as a striking specimen plant at the back of a border or in the middle of an island bed. Also great as a large container plant!

Ornamental Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Super Stripe') - Blooming

Topped with dense, airy panicles of tiny flowers in summer and fall. Showy fall colors.

Ornamental Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Super Stripe') - Growth

Deciduous or evergreen grasses. Reed like stems with linear or narrowly lance-shaped leaves. Miscanthus grows best in full sun. The flowers work well for cutting and drying.

Ornamental Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Super Stripe') - Planting

Sow seeds in spring in containers in a cold frame (for protection). Can also propagate by dividing clumps in early spring, using an ax.

Ornamental Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Super Stripe') - Pest

Uncommon.

Ornamental Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Super Stripe') - Interesting facts

Miscanthus is native to Africa and Eastern Asia, where it can be found in the moist meadows and marshlands.

Ornamental Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Super Stripe') - Soil and irrigation

Does best in average, moist, well-drained soil.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Super Stripe' - Ornamental Grass - Photos