Maiden Grass
Grass

Maiden Grass

Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'

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Narrow arching foliage creates elegant vase shapes topped with coppery pink plumes in fall.

Bloom Season
Sep - Oct
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Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
Water Needs
Low
Drought tolerant
Size & Zones
4-6' tall
USDA Zones 5-9
Bloom Colors
Pink
White
Traits
△ Deer Resistant✦ Low Maintenance❄ Winter Interest
Soil
LoamClaySandy
Other Miscanthus Varieties
Morning Light Miscanthus
Morning Light
Fine white-edged foliage shimmers in morning light, then silver plumes arch above in fall.
Zebra Grass
Zebrinus
Horizontal yellow bands cross the blades in a pattern unique among ornamental grasses.
Pairs Well With
Sedum
Perennial
Aster
Perennial
Russian Sage
Perennial
Black-Eyed Susan
Perennial
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