Ok I am a bit ignorant with gardening. I know some basics but I am learning. One onramental grass I just love, although it doesn't change much for winter, is zebra grass. It does grow more upright and does not cascade and I think it is just an very interesting addition to any garden! Just my two cents! Take care! God bless!
Tara

I LOVE MISCANTHUS BUT THE ONE I HAVE IS A SUMMER ONE. CAN I BUY THE WINTER MISCANTHUS IN THE U.K AND WHERE?

I just mean Miscanthus in terms of autumn and winter interest, if that is not obvious.

Does fall watering reduce the fall color of some Miscanthus like 'Graziella'. I do know that summer and fall watering does help result in huge plants the next summer.

Also the larger leaved Miscanthus seem to shed leaves more often during the middle of winter, which is kind of annoying to rake up the blades in freezing Februarary weather so they don't blow into the neighbors yards

Noki,
Actually in your first post in this thread I was wondering where you lived so that you could have coloured plumes and foliage in the winter months. Here in Zone 5 ALL my Miscanthus are ...... beige/wheat coloured after the first couple of hard frosts.
However, some do have much better fall foliage colour and prettier plumes.
I have never noticed that the wider leaved Miscanthus have more leaf loss than the narrow leaved ones. Interesting observation ~ I will watch mine this year to see if I have similar results.
As for favorites;
Siberfeder & Roland have a fabulous winter presence ~ Thier plumes stay fluffy for the better part of the winter and once they get to the 'beige' mode they stiffen up nicely and withstand all that winter can throw at them.
Strictus - in my opinion, looks far better BEFORE it blooms.
Malepartus - fabulous purplish-red blooms, lovely cascading foliage that has a fabulous orangey red fall colour. Nothing spectacular in the winter.
Gracillimus - lovely shape all winter but not a reliable or particularly attractive bloomer. This one looks like a stack of hay mid-way through the winter.

I have many other cultivars but, these are the ones that come to mind right away. Memories of last winter are a bit vague ~ I try not to think about winter :o)

IMHO
A.

I AM FROM THE UK, THERE IS ONLY TYPE OF MISCANTHUS YOU CAN GROW HERE. AT WINTER THE WHOLE PLANT DIES OFF AND REAPPEARS IN THE SPRING.I thought there might be a winter miscanthus thats an evergreen .

Shhhhhh Cakes, you're shouting :o)
There IS an evergreen Miscanthus.
Miscanthus transmorrisonensis
Rick Darke's book says it can be propagated by seed or by division
Knoll Gardens in the UK says
"Miscanthus transmorrisonensis: Narrow glossy, almost evergreen foliage forms superb mounds with early flowering pinky white flowerheads held high above the foliage. Tolerates partial shade or sun. Height 1.5m-1.8m. Deciduous"

Donn, this place might be a good source of grass seed for you! They seem to have a good selection.

Here is a link that might be useful: Knoll Gardens

I love all of the miscanthus shapes in the winter. For fall appearance...Miscanthus Purpurascens, hands down for me. I love the burnt orange coloring! Maybe because its the closest I get to seasonal color in my area lol

Transmorrisonensis is a good choice for (almost) evergreen foliage, but don't forget that brown IS a color.

I have 32 stands of various grasses, mostly Micanthus. While they all turn brown and past their prime by fall, I enjoy different features at different times. Leaf loss results in several grasses looking like a collection of bamboo fishing poles thrust in the ground. Others like fountain grass will quickly collapse. My personal favorite is ravenna grass, Saccharum (Ravenna Grass) for it's tall flower heads that sway in the wind and long leaves that look like streamers in the wind. This is a huge grass though.

Here is a link that might be useful: picture of grasses at end of winter