Little Miss Dwarf Maiden Grass

Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Miss' PP #28,849

Pronunciation: mis-KAN-thus sin-EN-sis
SKU #41720
5-9

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Lush green foliage emerges early spring, graduating to brilliant carmine and purple tones in summer, intensifying in fall. Foliage clumps retain their green coloration in the center, providing a delightful two-tone effect. Red flowers set showy buff-colored seed heads in late summer that hold through fall. An excellent compact grass for containers.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9

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Bloom TimeSummer, persisting through fall.
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Compact Form, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesShowy Plumes
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Design IdeasOne of the better grasses for small space city gardens. Plant in masses to evoke the color and animation of wild grasslands. Great single specimen. Easy injection of exciting form and texture for ordinary garden planting. Limited size is perfect in decorative ceramic pots, and dramatic in pairs to flank an entry or focal point.
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorMulticolored
Companion PlantsJuniper (Juniperus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Cranesbill (Geranium); Salvia (Salvia)
Care InstructionsProvide fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly during first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Tolerates some drought when established. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
LoreCompact habit. Spring foliage emerges green, graduating to bold carmine and brilliant autumn hues throughout summer into fall, retaining green foliage in center to provide bold attractive two tone effect.
Details
Bloom TimeSummer, persisting through fall.
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Compact Form, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesShowy Plumes
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Design IdeasOne of the better grasses for small space city gardens. Plant in masses to evoke the color and animation of wild grasslands. Great single specimen. Easy injection of exciting form and texture for ordinary garden planting. Limited size is perfect in decorative ceramic pots, and dramatic in pairs to flank an entry or focal point.
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorMulticolored
Companion PlantsJuniper (Juniperus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Cranesbill (Geranium); Salvia (Salvia)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly during first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Tolerates some drought when established. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
History
LoreCompact habit. Spring foliage emerges green, graduating to bold carmine and brilliant autumn hues throughout summer into fall, retaining green foliage in center to provide bold attractive two tone effect.

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