Miscanthus sinensis 'Ferner Osten'

Also Known As

Miscanthus sinensis 'Ferner'
Ferner Osten Maiden Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Miscanthus sinensis 'Ferner Osten' plant details

Miscanthus sinensis 'Ferner Osten' is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall and summer burgundy and tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, pollution tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Miscanthus sinensis 'Ferner Osten'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy and tan blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, easy-to-grow, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Miscanthus sinensis 'Ferner Osten'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity, pollution, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Miscanthus sinensis 'Ferner Osten' is a mid height maiden grass to 4-5 feet tall that develops dark red and pink plumes in late summer and striking bright copper and red foliage in autumn. The foliage is narrow providing great texture through the whole season. Miscanthus are one of the best grasses for year-round beauty: new green shoots in the spring become tall linear leaves that form an elegant clump by midsummer. Attractive flowers emerge in fall. In winter the leaves turn straw colour.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This Garden-Merit award winner (?nice colour and form?) is a smaller,more delicate (to 2-4') fountain with leaves with a cream midrib and turn orange in fall and flowers of a rich reddish-purple color that fluff out cream. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Gorgeous deep burgundy flower heads that eventually lighten to a creamy chroma, and sparkling silver midribs invigorate 'Ferner Osten's dense, mounded fountain of dark green blades. Introduced by the esteemed German nurseryman Ernst Pagels, this paramount Miscanthus sports a vigorous, yet compact guise that holds its own as a colorful specimen and looks especially sensational when planted in a drift.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Gardening facts about Miscanthus sinensis 'Ferner Osten' plant

How to Grow Miscanthus sinensis 'Ferner Osten'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- pollution tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant