| General Description | Miscanthus sinensis 'Grosse Fontäne' is a tall ornamental grass with upright stems and green foliage turning orange, red and purple in autumn and feather-like pink flower heads turning silver. |
| Landscape | This ornamental grass cultivar provides height and textural interest to any landscape. Use in borders and beds, for privacy or in a cottage or coastal garden. Also great for urban locations as it is tolerant of air pollution and low maintenance. |
| Propagation | By division in spring but may take some time to establish. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun, in moist, well-drained soil. Remove dead foliage and stems in spring to encourage new growth. Protect from excess moisture in winter. |
| Pests | No serious pests or diseases of note. Watch for miscanthus mealybug and miscanthus blight. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Linear, arching, green with white midrib. |
| Flower Description | Terminal flower heads are feathery, pink-hued when young maturing into a silver colour. Quite attractive. |
