Miscanthus sinensis 'Sarabande'
Sarabande Silver Grass
Description
This 3-4 ' ornamental grass is a warm season performer; It is clump forming and very robust. It throws up spiked flowers from August until the first frost. It is good in full sun or bright shade; fertile soil; needs ample water in hot, dry conditions.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.