Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Kitten'

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Dwarf Silver Eulalia Grass

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Information by: Native Sons Nursery Photographer:

Description

Dwarf Eulalia Grass is a terrific residential garden performer. It's moderate size, 1 1/2 feet tall and as wide make it a perfect size for a shrub border. It throws up white spike flowers 2.5 ' that last for 2 months in the winter months or late fall. This plant is fire prone. Please use caution when planting near your home.

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Green, White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Silver

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical, Wetlands, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.