Miscanthus sinensis ‘Ferner Osten’
Miscanthus sinensis 'Ferner Osten' has dark red and pink plumes and striking bright copper and red fall foliage autumn.
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Ferner Osten’ is a mid height maiden grass to 4-5 feet tall that develops dark red and pink plumes in late summer and striking bright copper and red foliage in autumn. The foliage is narrow providing great texture through the whole season. Miscanthus are one of the best grasses for year-round beauty: new green shoots in the spring become tall linear leaves that form an elegant clump by midsummer. Attractive flowers emerge in fall. In winter the leaves turn straw colour.
Common Name: Maiden Grass
Family: Poaceae (The Grass Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-10
Light: Full Sun
Height: 4-6'
Width: 3-5'
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Bloom Time: Fall
Foliage Colour: Burgundy/Red/Purple, Good Fall Colour
Class: Semi-evergreen
Type: Grass
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour: Red
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Moist meadows on slopes in lowland and mountains.
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Geographical Origin: Asia - China and Japan
