Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder' (Silver Feather)

porcupine grass, maiden grass, eulalia, Japanese silver grass, ornamental grass, variegated miscanthus or variegated silver grass

Family	Gramineae
Plant Type	ornamental grass
Zone	USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft)
Spread	0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	low, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The ornamental grass Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder' (Silver Feather) (porcupine grass) bears showy and white blossoms during late summer to early fall. This plant is clump forming and has showy, matte and fine textured foliage that is striped. Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder' (Silver Feather) (porcupine grass) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, foundation, mass planting, specimen, screening and waterfront.
Special Characteristics	This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought and pollution.
Cautions	Where conditions are favourable, Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder' (Silver Feather) (porcupine grass) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.