Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Kitten'
Dwarf Silver Eulalia Grass
Description
Dwarf Eulalia Grass is a terrific residential garden performer. It's moderate size, 1 1/2 feet tall and as wide make it a perfect size for a shrub border. It throws up white spike flowers 2.5 ' that last for 2 months in the winter months or late fall.
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Green, White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Silver
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical, Wetlands, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.