Perennials > Miscanthus > Miscanthus sinensis > Miscanthus sinensis 'Grosse Fontäne'
Miscanthus sinensis
'Grosse Fontäne'
Grosse Fontäne Chinese Silver Grass, Grosse Fontäne Maiden Grass, Grosse Fontäne Eulalia
Origin: The cultivar name 'Grosse Fontäne' is German for 'great fountain'.
| Family |
| Poaceae |
| Genus |
| Miscanthus |
| Species |
| sinensis |
| Cultivar |
| 'Grosse Fontäne' |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6b - 7a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H6-H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -21 - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -5 - 5 |
| Height |
| 1.5 - 2.5 m |
| Spread |
| 1 - 1.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| 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. |
| 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. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| 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. |
| Propagation |
| By division in spring but may take some time to establish. |
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