Miscanthus sinensis 'Rotsilber'

Also Known As

Rotsilber Chinese Silver Grass
Rotsilber Japanese Silver Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Miscanthus sinensis 'Rotsilber' plant details

Miscanthus sinensis 'Rotsilber' is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall and summer flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Miscanthus sinensis 'Rotsilber'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: cutting garden, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Miscanthus sinensis 'Rotsilber'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Narrow foliage with a silver midrib. Blooms early with nice deep red inflorescences that turn to silver, perhaps the source of the cultivar name 'Red Silver'. Miscanthus are one of the best grasses for year-round beauty at the back of the border: new green shoots in the spring become tall blue-green linear leaves that form an elegant clump by midsummer. Attractive flowers emerge in fall. In winter the leaves turn straw colour and provide much interest.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Aptly named, 'Rotsilber' translates

By: Digging Dog Nursery

A fountain of showy 8-10" pink-red plumes Aug-into-Nov along with nice fall foliage color makes this 4-5' x 4-5' mounder great for a border, screen or accent. Sun/Med