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  • MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. Verbascum olympicum, Miscanthus sacchariflorus  and Sedum spectabile
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    MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus

    Commonly known as Amur silver grass, Silver banner grass

    An attractive ornamental grass with large plumes
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      None.
    • Place of origin
      Southeastern Asia.
    • Deciduous
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      1.5-2.2m (5-7ft)
    • Spread
      1.4m (4½ft)
    • Ornamental grasses
      Robust, clump-forming perennial grass. Produces stiff, flat blue-green leaves to 90cm (36in) long with pale, silver-green midribs. Fan shaped plumes to 40cm (16in) long with silvery-white spikelets.
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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    • Fertile well drained soil
      Protect from excessive winter wet.
    • Full sun
    • Mature Size
      1.5-2.2m (5-7ft)
      Ornamental Grass - guide for size not form Average Person
        1.4m (4½ft)
       
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    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
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