Miscanthus sinensis 'Huron Sunrise'


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Red top, yet one of the smaller miscanthus.Fall form.

Tolerance Guide

Drought/Dry
Boggy/Wet
Shade
Aquatic
Sandy
Salty
Annual
Zone

Uses

Specimen
Edger
Groundcover
Background
Rock Garden
Pond Edge
Mass Planting
Fence Border
Container

Exceptional

Early Plumes
Great Plumes
Summer Color
Fall Color

Miscellaneous Features

Native to N. America
Invasive
Variegated
Dried Arrangements
Toxic
Self Sowing
Sterile

Foliage Colors

Green
Red/Burgundy
Pink
Blue/Steel
White/Cream
Yellow/Gold
Black
Brown

Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Huron Sunrise'

Family: Poaceae (Grass)

Common Name: Maiden Grass Huron Sunrise

Latin: Miscanthus (mis-KAN-thus) sinensis (sin-EN-sis)

Description: Foliage is a medium width with a natural silver midrib line. The outstanding characteristic is the very full burgundy plumes making an early show in mid-August. Great for northern climates. Clump forming. Good winter interest. Profuse blooming. Bred by Martin Quinn of Canada.

Zone: 4a

Origin: Hortictural selction from Martin Quinn of Canada

Leaf Blade (wxl): x

Foliage (wxh): 60 x 60, Upright Arching - Ascends vertically, fountain-like at top

Plume (hxlxw): 72 x 0.00 x 0.00, Upright - Plumes grow vertically in a uniform columnar form

Sun: 1/2 to Full Sun, Full Sun for Maximum Performance

Moisture: Prefers moist but can tolerate wide range

Foliage Color - Summer: Green, Medium Fall: Yellow Winter: Tan/Light Brown

Space: 3-5'

Texture:

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