Miscanthus sinensis 'Lady In Red'
eulalia 'Lady In Red'
A deciduous, clump-forming perennial grass to around 120cm in height, with arching, strap-like dark purple and green leaves which turn to a vivid red as autumn approaches and temperatures drop. Graceful plumes of feathery, silvery-cream flowers appear above the foliage from August to October, providing softness and movement to a sunny border. Drought-tolerant once established and, as an added bonus, can also be used as a biomass source for renewable energy
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, °Â±ð±ô±ô–d°ù²¹¾±²Ô±ð»åpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream Grey Silver | Purple Green | ||
| Autumn | Cream Grey Silver | Red | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Genus
Miscanthus can be deciduous or evergreen grasses with tufted or spreading habit, erect stems bearing arching, linear leaves and terminal panicles of silky spikelets in late summer or autumn
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or early summer, before re-growth starts
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Prairie planting
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut down dead leaves and old flowered stems to just above ground level in late winter or early spring; cut stems can be left around the plants as a mulch
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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