Miscanthus sinensis 'Malepartus'

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Unique skirted effect with the foliage.Plumes held high above foliage.

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

Plume Picture

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Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Malepartus'

Family: Poaceae (Grass)

Common Name: Maiden Grass Malepartus

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

Description: A strong grower with good fall color. Pink/purple plume turns silver in August. Leaves wider than 'Graziella' but similar in form. Low coarse foliage.

Zone: 5a

Origin: Introduced by Ernst Pagels (species China and Japan)

Leaf Blade (wxl): 5/8 x 23

Foliage (wxh): 36 x 40, Upright Arching - Ascends vertically, fountain-like at top

Plume (hxlxw): 72 x 12.00 x 9.00, 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'

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