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Miscanthus sinensis
Synonyms:

Common Name(s): Miscanthus; Chinese silver grass
Family: Poaceae
Growth Habit: Perennial
Invasiveness:
Growing Days: 120
Temperature:
Precipitation: 24 to 55 (in.)
Winter Minimum: -17° (F)
Soil pH: 4.6 to 7.5
Soil Texture/Type: All; fertile loam
Soil Drainage: Well
Photoperiod Response:
Light Intensity: Full sun
Comments:
Frost tender. Tolerate strong winds. Good drought and no salinity resistances.
Diseases:
Crop not found in disease search.
Uses:
Fuel - biomass, Environ. - ornamental
Woodiness:

Climate:

Geographical Origin:
China, Eastern Asia, Soviet Far East, Malesia
 
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