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Genus: Miscanthus Species: sinensis Varities & Cultivars: "Kaskade', aka "Siberfeder" , purpurascens Common Name: Silver Grass Family: Poaceae Order: Poales Native: Eastern Asia Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 3 to 8 feet Width: 3 to 6 feet Flowering Season: Late Summer to Fall Flower Color: Pinkish Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 5-9 Note: There are several cultivars of this species in market. This clump-forming ornamental grass is suitable as an accent, specimen, screen, along water, or in wild, cottage and pond gardens. Monitor plant for Mischanthus blight, and mealy bugs. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moist, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.