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Miscanthus Giganteus

We are shipping Miscanthus in late Fall only- normally in November. (please see shipping page for more info). 

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I want to make a hedge of Miscanthus Giganteus. How close Do I space the Plants?

Single rhizomes: 1′ apart
½ gal divisions: 1.5 – 2′ apart
1 gal divisions: 2.5 – 3′ apart

*Will take 2-3 years for plants to touch one another, planting staggered rows will help make a fuller planting sooner.

Planting Instructions

I want to plant a 100 ft. hedge, how much will it cost?

For a 100′ planting you would need either:
100 single rhizomes, or
50 ½ gal divisions, or
34 1 gallon divisions

Miscanthus Giganteus Pricing

How quickly does Miscanthus Giganteus reach 12-14 feet?

It can take up to 3 years after planting field divisions for the plant to reach full height (rhizomes 2-3 year, ½ gal. 1-3 years, 1 gal 1-2 years). The difference in ½ and gallon size plants is not only height, but you get more width with larger root divisions.

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Hunting Grounds

Miscanthus Giganteus is a great biological material for cover used by deer and other wildlife. The grass’s height of over 12 feet tall provides an excellent visual screen while enhancing habitat. Miscanthus Giganteus is low-maintenance and adaptable.

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Fall Root Harvest

Our harvest begins after the fall frost causes dormancy, and we ship product until sold out through the winter and early spring. See shipping page for more details.

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About Miscanthus Giganteus

Miscanthus Giganteus is one of the tallest ornamental grasses. Lush green foliage grows up quickly in summer to 12-14 ft, producing large clumps. It is a sterile grass, producing no seed, and is not invasive. In fall the grass is topped with silvery plumes, turning tawny golden brown in fall. The grass stands well into the winter months, for great landscape interest. Miscanthus Giganteus is popular with hunters for cover and habitat, as well as farmers for bedding material. It also has great potential for bioenergy because of its annual cropping and high yields.

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Our Family Story

Lacy Creek Growers began as a family business of Tom & Kathy Carrigan. After Tom died suddenly of a heart attack, Kathy continued the nursery business and eventually remarried Nathan VanSkike. As Kathy and Nate are now retired from the business, their nephew Matthew Potter and his family has taken on the grass, now planted on their nearby farm. 

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“Miscanthus requires very little fertilization or pesticide use, so expenses are low after the initial planting. This also means it has significant potential environmental benefits, including for water quality.”

Andy VanLoocke, Associate Professor of Agronomy, Iowa State University

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