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

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