A monster and it is not even pluming yet.		Another corn like grass, thick, hardy, a massive clumper.

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Botanical Name: Miscanthus 'Giganteus'

Family: Poaceae (Grass)

Common Name: Giant Chinese Silver Grass, Giant Miscanthus, erroneously labeled Miscanthus floridulus

Latin: Miscanthus (mis-KAN-thus)

Description: Incorrectly labeled and distributed as Miscanthus floridulus in the USA. Grows in erect clumps and has huge, pale, blue-green foliage. The leaf blades can be 1.25" wide. The leaves are arching, giving the overall effect of a large fountain. The white panicles are pyramidal shaped and up to 20" long. Makes a great background, specimen, screen, or conversation plant! A late bloomer or not at all in cooler climates. The lowest foliage (3') frequently turns brown in late summer if water supply is inadequate. Does well at water's edge of ponds.

Zone: 4a

Origin: Obscure garden origin, possibly a hybrid.

Leaf Blade (wxl): 1 1/4 x 38

Foliage (wxh): 72 x 96, Upright - Uniform columnar form

Plume (hxlxw): 120 x 20.00 x 10.00, Upright - Plumes grow vertically in a uniform columnar form

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

Moisture: Moist, well drained

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

Space: 5-6'

Texture: Very coarse

Habit: Upright fountain