Miscanthus sinensis 'Positano' (Positano Chinese Silver Grass, Positano Maiden Grass, Positano Eulalia)


Botanical Information

FamilyPoaceae
GenusMiscanthus
Speciessinensis
Cultivar'Positano'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-29 - (-23)
Temperature (°F)-20 - (-10)
Height150 - 175 cm
Spread125 - 150 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodAugust, September

Description and Growing Information

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

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