Miscanthus, also commonly called silvergrass, is a genus of perennial, woody, and clump-forming warm-season grasses that are hardy, long-lived, and low-maintenance. The arching grass mounds ...

Miscanthus are great for privacy or screen plantings, and come in many sizes. The biggest and most spectacular is “Gracillimus”, which can expand as much as eight feet wide. “Adagio” has the same ...

If it’s fine foliage you’re after, ‘Gracillimus’ should be your choice, although the copper-red inflorescences arrive late. Some miscanthus are grown for their foliage rather than ...

FARMERS considering planting the carbon negative crop miscanthus can now access a finance package covering virtually all of their upfront costs for crop establishment. Oxbury Bank is working in ...

A farm walk in Lincolnshire will take place next month to introduce interested farmers to the financial and environmental benefits of growing Miscanthus. Farmer James Hoff will showcase his Terravesta ...

Miscanthus, also known as "elephant grass", is a perennial bamboo-like plant which can rise with rampant vigour to heights of 15ft. Grown from rhizomes, it only needs to be planted once ...

Norfolk's new biomass power plant is fuelling an increased demand for energy crops of miscanthus to be grown in the county. The £173m Snetterton Renewable Energy Plant, situated off the A11 ...