Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Maiden Grass
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9
Narrow green leaves add elegance to this cold hardy ornamental grass. Plumes emerge copper and age to silver. Drought tolerant. Great winter interest.
Height
48-60 Inches
Spread
36-48 Inches
Bloom Time
September-October
When to Divide
spring
Good Companions
New York Aster (Aster dumosus), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum), Bee Balm (Monarda didyma Grand Parade), Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia), Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata), Tall Stonecrop (Sedum ), Peony (Paeonia )Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Dried Flowers |
| • | Containers |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
| • | Winter |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Moist but well-drained |
