Miscanthus
Miscanthus: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
Miscanthus is a perennial grass in the Poaceae family, valued for a graceful outline even when it forms a substantial plant. The name covers several species and many varieties, with differences in size, foliage colour and flowering. Forms of Miscanthus sinensis are familiar garden plants, whereas Miscanthus × giganteus, giant miscanthus, is also associated with biomass production. This general description therefore does not refer to one fixed height or a single kind of clump. The exact plant name matters when comparing different specimens.Upright stems carry long, narrow leaves that often arch outwards, giving the plant a flowing movement in the wind. Depending on the variety, foliage may be green, finely variegated or marked with bands. Some forms develop yellow or coppery autumn tones before becoming dry and pale. In miscanthus commonly grown in temperate gardens, the above-ground growth ages during autumn while the perennial base can produce fresh shoots in…
