Miscanthus sinensis 'Kaskade'

Also Known As

Miscanthus sinensis 'Kascade'
Kascade Chinese Silver Grass
Kaskade Chinese Silver Grass

Plant type

grass / grass like

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Miscanthus sinensis 'Kaskade' plant details

Miscanthus sinensis 'Kaskade' is a deciduous grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Miscanthus sinensis 'Kaskade'

Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Miscanthus sinensis 'Kaskade'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the finest summer blooming Miscanthus, this robust Ernest Pagels creation draws its name from the elegant cascading blooms. Rosy colored and large, measuring nearly 10 in. long, the early-to-unfurl inflorescences feature pendant openly arranged branches lolling a good ways beyond the fo-liage. Narrow leaves don white midribs while shaping an upright pillar that come autumn blazes coppery reds and finally bleaches to pewter, in perfect harmony with the mature silver buff racemes.