Miscanthus sinensis 'High Frequency' PP 34,712
Ornamental Grass
Height 6-7'
Spread 2.5-3'
This eye-catching, tall, and upright plant features slender green blades with distinct golden-yellow horizontal banding that catches the light all season. It finishes with feathery seeds in the fall. A responsible choice, it is a sterile, non-seeding variety. Once established, it is heat and drought tolerant, requiring minimal water to thrive. It resists insects, deer, and rabbits while providing an excellent habitat for beneficial pollinators.
Water
Keep soil on drier side. Drought tolerant once established
Fertilizer
Late winter or early spring, just before new growth starts. Use minimal, balanced, slow release, granular fertlizer like 10-10-10
Pruning
Only requires a single hard pruning in late winter or early spring before new growth appears.
Summer
Vibrant green and gold variegated foliage.
Fall
Foliage shifts to shades of golden-yellow or orange.
Winter
Sturdy stalks and feathery, creamy-to-silvery plumes remain upright, providing structural interest even in snow.