Himalayan fairy grass
Also known as: Nepal silver grass
M. nepalensis is a deciduous ornamental grass to 1m in height with arching, linear green leaves from spring to autumn, often turning bronze in winter. It bears terminal panicles of pale yellow spikelets in summer, forming into yellow seed-heads in autumn, finally turning brown-yellow in winter
Scientific classification
- Species
- Himalayan fairy grass (Miscanthus nepalensis)
- Genus
- Miscanthus
- Family
- Poaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Himalayan fairy grass
Distribution map
S and Southeastern Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Himalayan fairy grass
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Himalayan fairy grass care guide
- Water regularly while establishing, drought tolerant when mature
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water regularly while establishing, drought tolerant when mature
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring
Pruning
PruningRemove dead foliage and old flowered stems in spring taking care not to damage new shoots. Cut stems can be left on the border as a mulch or composted
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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