Miscanthus sinensis 'Malepartus'

Also Known As

Eulalia sinensis 'Malepartus'
Malepartus Chinese Silvergrass

Plant type

grass / grass like

size

H: 5'-7'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Miscanthus sinensis 'Malepartus' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Miscanthus sinensis 'Malepartus'

Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 5 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and silver blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Miscanthus sinensis 'Malepartus'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Esteemed German plantsman Ernest Pagels had a trained eye for making stellar grass selections, and this colorful cultivar is no exception. Hoisted on thick wine-tinged stems, large, abundant crimped plumes appear early, showing off lustrous coppery purple hues, which eventually lighten to silver. The vigorous rounded clump of broad and lax rich green blades with ash-striped midribs can pose as a picturesque specimen in a mixed border, where its bronze, red and orange fall hues will surely draw attention.