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Grass Deer ResistantDrought Tolerant
Giant Miscanthus
Miscanthus × giganteus
Giant Miscanthus is the largest ornamental grass commonly available, reaching 10-14 feet in a single season. It creates a dramatic, bamboo-like screen of green foliage that turns golden-tan in winter. Sterile hybrid — non-invasive unlike some miscanthus species.
Hardiness Zones
4-9
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water Needs
Low
Maintenance
Low
Mature Size
10-14 ft H × 4-6 ft W
Growth Rate
Fast
Bloom Season
Late fall (may not bloom in northern zones)
Bloom Color
Silver-white plumes
Care Guide
Full sun, any soil type. Cut to ground in late winter. Grows so fast you can almost watch it. No feeding, no spraying, no dividing. The ultimate low-maintenance privacy screen.
Landscape Uses
Privacy screenWindbreakBackground plantingProperty borderWildlife habitat
Best Growing Regions
northeastsoutheastmidwestwest
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