Miscanthus sinensis 'Huron Sunrise' (Huron Sunrise Chinese Silver Grass, Huron Sunrise Maiden Grass, Huron Sunrise Eulalia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Miscanthus |
| Species | sinensis |
| Cultivar | 'Huron Sunrise' |
| 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 | 100 - 125 cm |
| Spread | 90 - 100 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | August, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright spreading. |
| Landscape | Groundcover, beds and borders, cottage gardens and in place of a shrub. |
| Propagation | Division of mature established clumps. |
| Cultivation | Grow in medium-draining to well-draining sandy to clay soils in full sun. |
| Pests | Miscanthus mealybugs and miscanthus blight. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Green, grass-like lanceolate leaves with a silver stripe on the inside. |
| Flower Description | Burgundy wheat-like flower strands in late summer to early autumn. |
| Texture Description | Smooth to soft and feathery. |
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