Ohio State University Plant Dictionary

Scientific Name:
Miscanthus sinensis 'Grosse Fontane'

Family:
Grosse Fontane Maiden Grass

Family:
Poaceae (or Gramineae)

Description:
Gross Fontane Maiden Grass has dark green foliage and beautiful red inflorescences in mid-summer that mature to silvery-buff fruiting heads. Translating as "large fountain" that describes its vase-shaped growth habit, alternative spellings include 'Grosse Fontaine' and 'Grosse Fontaene'.

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