Miscanthus sinensis ‘Fat Cat’
Miscanthus 'Fat Cat' has broad green leaves to three feet with prominent white midribs turning rich ruby in fall. Red flower plumes soar to seven feet.
Miscanthus ‘Fat Cat’ displays graceful, spherical masses of broad green leaves to three feet with prominent white midribs turning rich ruby in fall. Red flower plumes soar to seven feet. Miscanthus are one of the best grasses for year-round beauty at the back of the border: new green shoots in the spring become tall blue-green linear leaves that form an elegant clump by midsummer. Attractive flowers emerge in fall. In winter the leaves turn straw colour and provide much interest.
Common Name: Maiden Grass
Family: Poaceae (The Grass Family)
Zone Hardiness: 6-9
Light: Full Sun
Height: 6-10'
Width: 3-5'
Primary Bloom Colour: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Bloom Time: Fall
Foliage Colour: Good Fall Colour, Variegated - Cream/White, Green
Class: Semi-evergreen
Type: Grass
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Moist meadows on slopes in lowland and mountains.
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Geographical Origin: Asia - China and Japan
