Plant of the month: Chinese reed (Miscanthus sinensis)

Data

Botanical name: Miscanthus sinensis
German name: Chinaschilf
Family: Sweet grasses (Poaceae)
Flowering time: August to October
Flowers: Silvery-white to reddish-brown
Foliage:
Deciduous
Growth habit: Ornamental grass
Origin:
China, Japan, Korea

Use in the design

Miscanthus sinensis is an impressive ornamental grass that reveals its playful flower fronds from August to October and is an eye-catcher in any garden. Depending on the variety, Miscanthus sinensis grows up to 200 cm tall and is suitable for border plantings and rock gardens, but also looks good in planters. Miscanthus sinensis is also suitable as a privacy screen - however, the ornamental grass only reaches its final size in early summer. The ornamental grass is also known as Chinese reed due to its origin and impresses with its uncomplicated longevity. Miscanthus sinensis has deciduous foliage, which is sometimes interspersed with white stripes. The Chinese reed creates interesting accents in the garden with its linear, architectural growth form. In winter, Miscanthus sinensis can be tied together and only slowly unfurls a fresh green again in spring, revealing its impressive flower fronds from August into the fall. The low-maintenance Chinese reed likes a sunny location and moderately moist, water-permeable soil.

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