Miscanthus sinensis 'Gold Bar' (Gold Bar Eulalia, Gold Bar Miscanthus)


Botanical Information

FamilyPoaceae
GenusMiscanthus
Speciessinensis
Cultivar'Gold Bar'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-29 - (-1)
Temperature (°F)-20 - 30
Height1 - 1.5 m
Spread1 - 1.5 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodAugust, September, October

Description and Growing Information

PropagationBy division in early spring before shoot emergence.
CultivationGrows in moist, well-drained soil in full sunlight to partial shade. Can grow in a variety of soils such as sandy and clay.
PestsMiscanthus mealybug and Miscanthus blight.
Notable SpecimensThe Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLong, erect blades with yellow bands around the green leaves.

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