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Elegant 'Gracillimus' Miscanthus Grass, or Maiden Grass, is a classic ornamental grass. It forms a tall, rounded mound of thin, variegated foliage, topped by feathery copper blooms in late summer to mid-autumn. Excellent as a privacy screen or architectural landscape element, 'Gracillimus' can grow to be 8 tall and 5 wide. While it prefers full sun and moist soil, this Maiden Grass tolerates a variety of conditions, including humidity. Foliage turns from silver-green to bronze as winter approaches. (Miscanthus sinensis)
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low
temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will
survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack
of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
60-96"
(5-8ft) tall x 36-60" (3-5ft) wide. 'Gracillimus' Miscanthus Grass creates a well-shaped plant of
leaves about 5-8 feet tall, and flowering stalks that usually reach about seven
feet. Erect flowers shine in the summer sun, then coppery red plumes open in
mid-autumn, creating a great show in the garden. Foliage holds up well
throughout the winter, and plumes turn soft and fluffy, persisting beautifully
in dried arrangements. The clump-forming habit makes Miscanthus Grass an excellent
choice for formal, structured plantings and natural looking landscapes as well.
Plant in a sunny position in the landscape. This grass is deer resistant
and will attract birds. Let foliage stand for winter habitat and visual
interest and cut back to 2-3 inches above ground in early spring before new
growth begins.
More Information
Associated SKUs
AM016139 AM014075 (Plant - 3.5" Pot) AM015702 (Tray of 9) AM017486 (Tray of 18)
Common Name
Gracillimus Chinese Silvergrass
Botanical Name
Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Zones
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Mature Height
5-8 ft tall
Mature Spread
3-5 ft wide
Bloom Time
Foliage plant all season.
Planting Depth
Crown of plant should rest just at the soil surface after watering in.
Foliage
Green blades with silver. Produces copper-colored plumes in late summer.
As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat. The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and spring-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.
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