Miscanthus sinensis 'Huron Star' (Huron Star Chinese Silver Grass, Huron Star Maiden Grass, Huron Star Eulalia)
Botanical Information
Family | Poaceae |
Genus | Miscanthus |
Species | sinensis |
Cultivar | 'Huron Star' |
Category | Perennials |
Origin | Bred by Martin Quinn, Goderich, Ontario, Canada and introduced by Walters Gardens Inc., Zeeland, Michigan, United States of America. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 5a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -34 - (-29) |
Temperature (°F) | -30 - (-20) |
Height | 2 m |
Spread | 1 m - 1.5 m |
Growth | Fast |
Flowering Period | August, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
Pests | No serious pests or diseases of note but watch for miscanthus mealybug and miscanthus blight. |
Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |