resembles pampas grass?

15 years ago

I used the search feature and read many of the past posts on pampas grass. I was told a plume in a dried arrangement was pampas grass, that grows near a business here. From what I read here it could not be Pampas grass. Any idea what sort of grass it might be? DH wants to grow some and I am not having any success finding what it could have been.

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jean001
15 years ago
A miscanthus.
arcy_gw
Original Author
15 years ago
Thank you so much Jean001 I did a search for a miscanthus and found many great ideas for me to research. I really appreciate the help!
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achnatherum
15 years ago
if the plumes are a bit brownish in colour it could be Phragmites australis - the plumes of this grass most closely resemble those of a true pampas grass (Cordeteria selloana)
Pampas grass plumes can be seen here
http://www.plantcare.com/encyclopedia/feather-gress-2345.aspx

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arcy_gw
Original Author
15 years ago
The grass is called miscanthus sinensis 'silberfeder', or silver feather mainden hair grass.
I see this is in the a miscanthus family. I will purchase it for sure as I know it will grow here because I see it around town. I may try a few of the other "family members" if all goes well. I see a red grass with a nice head on it too, but I am thinking it is grown here as an annual.