Miscanthus Bandwidth (Chinese Silver Grass)

Bandwidth is a compact, upright Miscanthus sinensis selection with distinctive banded foliage and autumn plumes. Darwin Perennials identifies the plant as NCMS2B, describes it as infertile, and lists a mature height and width of 30–36 inches with flowering in October and November. ## Garden character The small stature makes Bandwidth useful as a foreground accent, container specimen, or compact grass in a sunny border. Its infertile status distinguishes it from seed-setting wild-type M. sinensis; Darwin describes the selection as rust resistant and intended for non-invasive landscape use. The breeder lists USDA zones 5a–9b and notes deer, drought, rabbit, and rust resistance. Spacing is listed separately at 36–42 in.; that is planting spacing, not mature width. ## Growing conditions Plant in sun with well-drained soil and allow room for a 30–36 in. clump. The breeder lists light watering and low fertilizer needs; adjust irrigation to local rainfall and soil rather than keeping the root zone saturated. Autumn bloom timing can vary with climate. ## Maintenance Leave foliage in place for winter texture and cut it back in early spring before new blades emerge. The original product page prohibits propagation; obtain plants through authorized channels. [Darwin Perennials Bandwidth plant profile](https://www.darwinperennials.com/Products/Details/?phid=042301371036439), [Darwin Perennials 2026 catalog](https://catalog.darwinperennials.com/view/915358197/56/), [NC State Extension on maiden grass](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/miscanthus-sinensis/common-name/maiden-grass/).