Miscanthus is a large genus with several species that are common landscape plants. Some common species: Miscanthus sacchariflorus (silver banner grass) is another tall grass, growing to as much as 8 feet. It is somewhat coarser and less attrative than Chinese silver grass, but it has excellent tolerance for wet conditions and is sometimes used to stabilize banks around ponds and streams. Micanthus nepalensis (Himalayan fairy grass) is an unusual ornamental grass with very silky, elegant flower heads. It is hardy in zones 8 and 9, growing to 4 to 5 feet.