Chinese Silver Grass 'Dixieland'
Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
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Height: 48 to 60 inches
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Spread: 48-60 inches
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Bloom Time: September to
October
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Bloom: silky pink plumes
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Light: full sun to
part shade
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Soil: average,
well-drained
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Moisture: medium
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Use: borders,
meadows, wild gardens, cottage gardens, naturalized areas or pond/water garden
edges
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Care: leave foliage standing throughout winter for visual interest and to provide protection for the crown; cut shoots to ground in late winter or early spring just before new shoots appear
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Concerns: no frequently
occurring insect or disease problems; in some US areas, Miscanthus mealybug and
Miscanthus blight are becoming significant problems
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Native to: species native
to Japan, China and Korea
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Notes: densely tufted,
arching, variegated green leaves with white stripes
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Supplier: The Flower
Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Welcome Garden
B115
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