Grass, Maiden, Gracillimus

Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'

Height: 4-7ft
Spread: 3-6ft
Zone: 5-9
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Time/Color: August-October; copper
Uses: Borders, screen, massing, specimen
Maintenance: Low
Other: Fall color

Maiden grass is a very fine textured and graceful grass that reaches large heights in the same growing year. Narrow blades are a deep green, often with a white line down the midrib, and the overall plant is clump forming. Elegant tassel-like blooms emerge in late summer and flower a copper color before turning silver by fall. If foliage is left in winter, it will add texture and interest to the winter landscape. Maiden grass is very tolerant of a wide range of soils but does best in more moist conditions. Yellow-orange to tan fall color.