Maiden Grass

Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'

Pronunciation: mis-KAN-thus sin-EN-sis gra-SIL-lim-us
SKU #06156
4-9

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An attractive clumping ornamental grass with fine-textured, silver-green blades that turn golden-bronze after first frost. A great specimen for adding texture to shrub borders and perennial beds, or for massing as a screen.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 3 to 5 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9

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Bloom TimeLate summer
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitClumping
Landscape UseBorder
Design IdeasThis is a gorgeous wide grass that produces very unique curled seed heads. Grow it where you'll enjoy the effects of graceful foliage when green or golden at summer's end. Perfect for back of the border or for contrast against patches of green groundcover and sheared lawn. Ideal for wild gardens and dry streambeds, where it blends nicely with the soft hues of warm-colored stone. Enjoy these great tufts as they ripple and sway with the breezes of autumn.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsNinebark (Physocarpus); Juniper (Juniperus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Aster (Aster); Cranesbill (Geranium); Catmint (Nepeta)
Care InstructionsEasily grown in average, well-drained soils with consistent moisture. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency when established. Hard prune and apply fertilizer in late winter to early spring just before new shoots appear.
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Bloom TimeLate summer
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitClumping
Style
Landscape UseBorder
Design IdeasThis is a gorgeous wide grass that produces very unique curled seed heads. Grow it where you'll enjoy the effects of graceful foliage when green or golden at summer's end. Perfect for back of the border or for contrast against patches of green groundcover and sheared lawn. Ideal for wild gardens and dry streambeds, where it blends nicely with the soft hues of warm-colored stone. Enjoy these great tufts as they ripple and sway with the breezes of autumn.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsNinebark (Physocarpus); Juniper (Juniperus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Aster (Aster); Cranesbill (Geranium); Catmint (Nepeta)
Care
Care InstructionsEasily grown in average, well-drained soils with consistent moisture. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency when established. Hard prune and apply fertilizer in late winter to early spring just before new shoots appear.

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