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Miscanthus sinensis Encore

Encore Maiden Grass: Patent PP29070

Great choice for northern climates, blooms earlier in the summer and has a chance to rebloom before the fall. Purple plumes that fade to cream later in the season. Upright clump of dark green leaves with white midribs.

  • »  Forms a tight upright clump of graceful arching leaves on upright stems
  • »  Repeat bloomer, hence its name
  • »  Bloom Time: August to October
  • »  Flower Type: Feathery panicles
  • »  Flower Colour: Burgundy turning to creamy-tan
  • »  Flower Height: 185 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 150 cm
  • »  Grass Type: Warm Season

1gal
$27.83
  • Category:Grasses
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:150-185 cm
  • Spread:125-150 cm
  • Bloom Color: Purple, Cream
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Fast
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Flowering Time
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
• Fall
• Rebloomer
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Miscanthus sinensis 'Encore'

Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions.

 

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Miscanthus sinensis 'Encore'

Plants should be divided, in spring, every few years, to maintain freshness. Foliage can be left standing all winter, however, it should be pruned early to mid-spring to make way for new growth.