Features and uses:
The
Miscanthus sinensis Cabaret is originally from Asia, was discovered in Japan, and later it was brought to the United States. It is an ornamental grass belonging to the Poaceae family.
Known for its
varied foliage, brilliant green and cream-white the
Miscanthus sin. Cabaret, it looks like an erect tuft, with leaves slightly wider than its peers.
The
inflorescence is typical of the
ornamental grasses, between August and October, supported by long erect blades, ears that appear mature and
resemble beige-brown feathers with pink reflections.
The vegetation of the
Miscanthus sin. Cabaret is vigorous, and if cultivated in optimal conditions it could exceed 2 m high. Great for being
used as a single essence in modern gardens, in rocky gardens or near a pond. Ideal both in the private sphere and in public green areas.
Very
robust, rustic and long-lived, it does not fear drought or poor soil. It does not require special maintenance, just
a simple pruning at the end of winter, at the base of the leaves, to remove the dry stubble. It likes positions in the sun, but it also fits well into the shadows, best if settled in a well-drained soil.
For those who want to enter Miscanthus sin. Cabaret in a mixed bed, can be placed on the bottom and match, for example, with
Miscanthus sinensis Ghana,
Miscanthus sinensis Red Chief,
Muhlenbergia capillaris,
Pennisetum alop. Moudry, at
Pennisetum Little Honey, at
Carex Nigra