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Grass · Poaceae family

Chinese Silvergrass

Miscanthus sinensis

Full sun to part shade 3 ft 11¼ in–9 ft 2¼ in × 2 ft 11⅜ in–5 ft 10⅞ in to −84 °F

In short a 10-second read

SunFull sun to part shade
Size3 ft 11¼ in–9 ft 2¼ in
spacing 3 ft 3⅜ in
PlantingApril–May
WinterNo winter protection
Watched as potentially invasive (DE) — keep it away from the wild and do not let it spread.

Where to plant and how much to water

Sun, soil and water.

It grows best in full sun to part shade, in soil from dry to moist.

Sun

Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h

Soil

acidic to neutral soil
acidicneutralalkaline
dry to moistloamysandyclay

Watering

keep the soil evenly moistonly in dry spellsless when it rains

Frost

−84 °F
no winter protectiondies back in winter, regrows in spring

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (69 in).

3 ft 3⅜ in6 ft 6¾ in3 ft 11¼ in–9 ft 2¼ inspread 2 ft 11⅜ in–5 ft 10⅞ in
3 ft 11¼ in–9 ft 2¼ in× spread 2 ft 11⅜ in–5 ft 10⅞ in

Plant 3 ft 3⅜ in apart.

Reaches maturity in about 2–5 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.

Calendar

Through the year.

Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.

The year at a glance

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Planting
Now, in October: nothing to do — the next job is in April.
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container plant: April–May

Feeding

Nutrition.

No feeding

Pests and diseases

Common problems and what to do.

The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.

No serious pests or diseases

Generally pest-free and disease-free; the problem is rather lodging and winter wet.

Sources (1)

Frequently asked

Quick answers.

Does Chinese Silvergrass tolerate shade?

It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.

How much space does Chinese Silvergrass need?

At maturity 2 ft 11⅜ in–5 ft 10⅞ in wide and 3 ft 11¼ in–9 ft 2¼ in tall; recommended spacing 3 ft 3⅜ in.

Sources (24) Checked 24 October 2026

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