Miscanthus sinensis 'Huron Star' (Huron Star Chinese Silver Grass, Huron Star Maiden Grass, Huron Star Eulalia)


Botanical Information

FamilyPoaceae
GenusMiscanthus
Speciessinensis
Cultivar'Huron Star'
CategoryPerennials
OriginBred by Martin Quinn, Goderich, Ontario, Canada and introduced by Walters Gardens Inc., Zeeland, Michigan, United States of America.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2a - 5a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-34 - (-29)
Temperature (°F)-30 - (-20)
Height2 m
Spread1 m - 1.5 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodAugust, September, October

Description and Growing Information

PestsNo serious pests or diseases of note but watch for miscanthus mealybug and miscanthus blight.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.

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