Grasses
Miscanthus × giganteus
Giant miscanthus
Tall canes carry arching green leaves and form a broad screen by late summer. Fluffy plumes rise above the foliage in early fall, followed by orange-tan winter color. This sterile-seeded hybrid still expands into a large clump, so give it generous sunny space and cut back dormant stems before spring growth.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun
- Mature size
- Height: Foliage to about 10 ft.; flower stems to 12 ft. · Spread: 6–8 ft. or more as clumps mature
- Water
- Average while establishing; tolerates drier soil once established
- Hardiness
- USDA 4–9
Sizes & prices
- #5$24.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Drought
- Tolerant after establishment; growth is fuller with regular moisture.
- Wet soil
- Avoid persistently waterlogged soil.
Seasonal interest
- Habit
- Very tall, expanding clump of sterile hybrid grass.
- Garden uses
- Large-scale screen or background accent.
Growing & care
- Soil
- Adaptable, well-drained garden soil.
- Pruning
- Cut dry stems to the ground in late winter before new shoots emerge.
Sources & photo credits
University of Maryland Extension
Photo: Katrin Schneider / korina.info · CC BY-SA 4.0
Reviewed October 1, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.