Plants of the Miscanthus Genus at BCA



The following species and varieties are currently (or recently were) in the collections at Boone County Arboretum. This list is certainly not exhaustive -- additional taxa may be available in the trade, or may have been removed from our collection and thus removed from this list. To include taxa that are no longer present, go to this other list.

 

Miscanthus floridulus

Giant Miscanthus; Giant Chinese Silver Grass
A warm-season perennial ornamental grass to 15' tall, with giant silvery plumes that hold up well all fall and winter.
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  • Miscanthus floridulus // Giant Miscanthus; Giant Chinese Silver Grass ("straight species")

 

Miscanthus sinensis

Maiden Grass
A medium-large, upright ornamental grass w/ long-lasting, pinkish flower plumes and beige fall foliage color.
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  • Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio' // Adiago Maiden Grass
  • Miscanthus sinensis 'Cabaret' // Cabaret Maiden Grass
  • Miscanthus sinensis 'Graziella' // Graziella Maiden Grass
  • Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Kitten' // Little Kitten Maiden Grass
  • Miscanthus sinensis 'Sarabande' // Sarabande Maiden Grass
  • Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus' // Porcupine Grass