Kaskade eulalia

Miscanthus sinensis 'Kaskade'

GrassPoaceae

RHS AGM 2001

Kaskade eulalia
Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantDrought tolerantSalt tolerant
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size6 to 7 feet tall3 to 4 feet wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Habit
Arching
Bloom season
Summer, autumn, winter
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay, chalk
Soil pH
Acid, alkaline, neutral

Garden uses

AccentBorderCottage gardenHedgeLow maintenanceNaturalizedSpecimen

Attracts

Birds

Notes

'Kaskade' eulalia (Miscanthus sinensis 'Kaskade') is a grass for borders, cottage gardens, and specimen planting. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. It grows in an arching form and tolerates drought and salt. Birds visit the plant.

Pairs well with Anise hyssop, Gaura, and Ornamental onion.

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