Giant Miscanthus (Miscanthus x giganteus)

Family: Poaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Miscanthus x giganteus is a PERENNIAL growing to 4 m (13ft) by 0.6 m (2ft in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None Known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Hybrid. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)