

- Jul 24, 2020
- 6 min
Not just a ‘designer plant’: Miscanthus, the grass that nurtured Japanese society and culture
#miscanthus #plants #ornamentalgrasses #designerplants #gardendesign #japaneseculture #sustainableagriculture #organicgardening #satoyama Varieties of the ornamental grass miscanthus have become a coveted ‘designer plant’ around the world in recent years. The graceful habit and fine texture of miscanthus add interest to any style of garden, be it formal, cottage, woodland, Asian, Mediterranean or xeriscape (arid). The ever-changing mood of the grass through its growth cycle—f