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Miscanthus sinensis Bandwidth

Scientific Name : Miscanthus sinensis
Common Name : Japanese Silver Grass, Maiden Grass
Hardiness Zone : 5a - 9b
Hardiness Degree : -20°F (-29°C)
Blooming Season : Autumn
Plant Habit : Upright
Characteristics : Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Resistant, Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance
Water : Light
Fertilizer : None or when needed only
Spacing : 36 - 42" (91 - 107cm)
Height : 30 - 36" (76 - 91cm)
Width : 30 - 36" (76 - 91cm)
Exposure : Sun
General Information : Bandwidth is short in stature and big on performance!
This beautiful, tough ornamental grass is a real eye-catcher in the landscape.
Idea & Tips : Plant in a sunny mid-landscape location.
Allow room for plant to spread.
Remove previous year’s growth each Spring.
Grower InformationDwarf ornamental grass with banded foliage provides interest in the garden.
  • Rust resistant and infertile, for healthy, non-invasive plants in the landscape.
  • Available as a liner.

Colorado State University Top Performer

Dallas Arboretum FlameProof Award

'NCMS2B'
Protection InformationCPBR6081; EU PBR54365; PP29,460
(Flowering Only License)
Breeder : Darwin Perennials
  • Propagation Guide
    • Media EC/pH:
      Comments:
      Propagation prohibited.
    • Media pH:
      5.8-6.5
      Temperature:
      65 to 75°F (18 to 24°C)
      Light Level (fc):
      5,000 to 8,000
      Vernalization:
      No
      Daylength:
      Long day facultative
      Watering:
      Low to moderate
      Fertilization:
      Low
      Pinch After Transplant:
      No
      Plant Growth Regulators:
      None
      Pests and Fungal Diseases:
      Rust resistant
    • 1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
      8-10 wks
      1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
      14-16 wks
      2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot:
      20-24 wks, 1 ppp
      Bloom Months:
      October to November

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