Miscanthus sinensis 'Giganteus'

Vigorous, clump-forming, deciduous grass, usually to about 3.5m tall, with strong, upright stems bearing long, pendulous, narrow, dark green leaves, with pale, silvery midribs, which turn yellow in autumn, fading to pale brown in winter. Feathery, pyramidal flower panicles to 40cm long open pale pink during long, hot summers, fading to bleached-silver and remaining on the plant over winter. Makes excellent screening, it is best to allow plenty of room to let this plant grow as it may be difficult to dig up once it reaches maturity. This Miscanthus produces sterile seed.