Chinese Silver Grass
Miscanthus sinensis · Warm-season, perennial, C4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Ornamental
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 through 9, highly cold-tolerant and goes dormant in winter.
About This Grass
Forms large, arching clumps 3 to 12 feet tall with green leaves featuring a prominent white midrib; produces feathery, silvery-pink plumes in late summer.
Blade Characteristics
Long, narrow, arching blades with tapered tips, rough margins, and a distinct white midvein.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Dense, upright clump-forming bunchgrass with short rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and moderate moisture, though it tolerates occasional drought once established; adapts to various well-drained soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Not mown as turf; cut back to ground level in late winter before new spring growth emerges. Low maintenance.
Identified on 9/30/2026