All-Stars Plant Details


Latin Name:	Miscanthus sinensis (dwarf varieties)
Common Name:	Japanese silver grass
Type:	Perennial
Size:	Large
California Native:	No
Description:	Leaves may turn red, orange, and yellow in the fall; many varieties are available, with different leaf patterns and a range of sizes; thrives in clay soil.
Pruning Needs:	cut to ground in winter
Sun Exposure:	Full Sun Part Shade
Arboretum Location(s):	Ruth Risdon Storer Garden
Water Needs:	Low
Color(s):	None
Bloom Season(s):	Summer
Wildlife Value:	None