Miscanthus sinensis 'Silver Arrow'

Silberpfeil Japanese Silvergrass

Miscanthus sinensis ‘Silver Arrow’

A tall, upright ornamental grass with narrow arching green leaves marked by a distinct silvery-white midrib. In late summer to fall, it produces abundant silvery plumes that rise well above the foliage and persist into winter, creating strong movement and texture in the landscape. The foliage turns warm tan to bronze in fall and remains attractive through winter. (hoffmannursery.com )

Type: Ornamental grass perennial
Mature Size: 4–5' wide x 6–8' high
USDA Zones: 5a–9b
Form: Upright, arching, clump-forming
Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Average, well-drained soil; moderate water, drought tolerant once established
Bloom Time / Length: Late summer into fall
Wildlife: Birds; provides cover and winter seedhead interest

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for screening, background planting, massing, and specimen use where a tall vertical accent is desired. The bright silvery plumes and strong upright habit make it especially effective in prairie-style plantings and winter landscapes. (hoffmannursery.com)

Care: Plant in full sun for best flowering and strongest upright habit. Cut foliage back to several inches above the ground in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. As with other Miscanthus sinensis cultivars, monitor for self-seeding in regions where the species can naturalize.

Plant type

Ornamental Grass, Perennial

Height

5-6'

Width

4-5'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Fall, Fall, Late Summer

Flower color

Rose

Leaf color

Olive Drab, Vanilla

Soil

Average, Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Foundation, Mass Planting, Specimen

Shape

Arching, Clumping, Upright

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes