Ohio State University Plant Dictionary

Scientific Name:
Miscanthus sinensis 'Yaku Shima'

Family:
Yaku Shima Maiden Grass

Family:
Poaceae (also known as Gramineae)

Description:
Yaku Shima Maiden Grass matures to four feet in foliage height, with another foot added during flowering and fruiting. The arching and fairly thin foliage is like a dwarf 'Gracillimus' while the August inflorescences are initially a mixture of gold and bronzy pink, but quickly change to a golden tan, then mature to tan fruiting heads.

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