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Miscanthus Grass
Miscanthus grass is the premier ornamental grass. Miscanthus grass has been a garden favorite for centuries. There are literally hundreds of cultivars, differing in blade size, shape and color pattern; plant height and texture; summer, autumn and winter foliage colors; flower timing and color; and cold hardiness.

The leaves grow up and then cascade down like a fountain. The foliage turns various shades of gold in the fall and keeps its color throughout the winter. The miscanthus grass has erect flowers that turn soft and fluffy in the winter and they persist beautifully in dried flower arrangements.

Miscanthus grass is used in gardens as specimen plants or as backdrops for perennials and shrubs. The silvery and white forms are great backgrounds for more colorful plants. The taller forms of miscanthus grass can be used as a dense hedge.

The winter and fall seasons are brightened with clumps of silvery tassels swaying in the wind. They are among the showiest and least invasive of ornamental grasses. Several cultivars of Miscanthus grass are Maiden grass, Variegatus, and Flame grass.
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