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. |
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