Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Miscanthus Andersson [321]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Poaceae

family_ja: イネ

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distribution_en: S.Africa, E.Asia

description_en: Genus of 17-20 species of deciduous or evergreen, tufted or rhizomatous, perennial grasses occurring in moist meadows and marshland from Africa to E. Asia. The reed-like stems bear linear or narrowly lance-shaped, folded, arching, light or mid-green, or blue- or purplish green leaves. Dense, terminal, arching panicles of silky-hairy spikelets are borne in late summer and autumn; flowerheads are more numerous following long, hot summers. In many cases, the dying growth provides russet autumn colours, and is sometimes attractive in winter. Grow Miscanthus species and cultivars as free-standing specimens, or in a mixed or herbaceous border. They may also be used for waterside planting or temporary summer screening. The flowerheads may be used for cutting.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy to frost hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in early spring. Divide as new growth commences in spring. MaY be slow to establish; pot on divisions or grow in a cold frame or cold or cool greenhouse until established.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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comment_ja: ススキ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20

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