Miscanthus 'Giganteus' is a towering hybrid ornamental grass known for its exceptional height and fast growing clumping habit. With broad green leaves and silver midribs it creates an impressive vertical screen or windbreak!
Height & Spread: 96 - 144 in x 48 - 72 in
Bloom Time: Rarely flowers
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Fertile, moist, well drained soils
Watering Needs: Moderate; appreciates consistent moisture
Deer Resistance: Generally deer resistant
Native Status
This sterile hybrid is a cross between Miscanthus sinensis and Miscanthus sacchariflorus, both native to East Asia. It is widely cultivated for ornamental and bioenergy use.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Birds
- Provides dense seasonal cover for songbirds and overwintering shelter for ground nesting species.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 48 - 72 in apart to accommodate vigorous height and spread.
Landscape Placement
- Best used as a living screen, privacy hedge, or bold vertical accent in large gardens and landscapes. Also suitable for erosion control on slopes.
Companion Plants
- Helianthus maximiliani (Maximilian Sunflower) - Tall yellow blooms pair well with the towering presence of 'Giganteus'.
- Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks' (Rough Goldenrod) - Offers golden bloom sprays that soften the base of tall grasses.
- Silphium perfoliatum (Cup Plant) - Adds bold foliage and late summer flowers to match large scale plantings.
- Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium) - Brings pollinator value and soft flower heads to break up grass massings.
- Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' - A contrasting vertical grass that provides textural interplay in meadows or screens.