Chinese Silvergrass 'Yakushima' (Miscanthus sinensis 'Yakushima')

Chinese Silvergrass 'Yakushima' – Dwarf Miscanthus from Japan

Miscanthus sinensis 'Yakushima' is a compact, clump-forming cultivar originating from Yakushima Island, Japan. It typically reaches only 2–3 feet tall, with narrow, green leaves that turn attractive bronze-red in autumn. In late summer, it produces delicate, silvery-pink plumes that mature to fluffy white. This dwarf selection is perfect for rock gardens, containers, or the front of borders. It shares the genus' adaptability to full sun and well-drained soils.

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