creeping miscanthus USDA PLANTS Symbol: MISA
U.S. Nativity: Exotic
Habit: Grass or Grasslike
Miscanthus sacchariflorus (Maxim.) Franch.
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Taxonomic Rank: Liliopsida: Cyperales: Poaceae
Appearance
Miscanthus sacchariflorus is a genus of tall perennial grass species that grows to about 8 ft (2.5 m) tall. It is native to parts of Eastern Asia. It is currently grown as an ornamental in North America.
Foliage
Leaves are about 3 ft (1 m) long by 1 in (2.5 cm) wide with a silver-white midvein and sharp recurving tips.
Flowers
The inflorescence has soft, white flower heads without awns. It flowers between August and September.
Fruit
The wind dispersed seeds can spread the plant beyond landscaped areas. It also reproduces vegetatively by rhizomes.
Ecological Threat
M. sacchariflorus can form monocultures in wetter disturbed habitats including marginal croplands, hydro corridors, roadsides, railways and pond edges. it usually does not tolerate full shade but can grow along forest edges and in openings in the forest canopy.
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Plant(s);
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EDDMapS Distribution:
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State List
This map identifies those states that list this species on their invasive species list or law.

Invasive Listing Sources:
Non-Native Invasive Plants of Arlington County, Virginia
Rhode Island Natural History Survey