Nippon Chinese Silver Grass
-Inherent characters-
Being one of "the seven autumn flowers", it is an essential subject in the automn scenery of highlands. Another name "Kaya" is said to be derived from "Kari-Yane（thatch roof）", made from the foliage of this species. "Hagi-no-Hana, O-Bana Kuzu-Bana Nadeshiko-ga-Hana, Omina-Eshi, mata Fuji-Bakama, Asagao-no-Hana" （composed by Yama-no-Ue-no-Okura, Manyoshu Vol.8.）.
-Scientific name-
Miscanthus sinensis
-Common name-
Nippon Chinese Silver Grass/Maiden Grass
What kind of plant is it?
Japanese names 　 Obana,Susuki, Kaya
Family 　 Gramineae
Origin 　 Throughout Japan
Horticultural classification 　 Perennial
Area(s) frequently seen in Japan 　 All
What color is it?
Flower 　

Leaf 　
When is it most attractive?
Flower or foliage season
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
　 　 　 　 　 　 　
　 　
What size is it?
Plant height 　 100-200cm
Flower diameter 　 　
Inflorescence diameter 　 　
Inflorescence length 　 20-30cm