Maiden Grass 'Gracillimus' 7 Gallon

Miscanthus sinensis

One of the most popular ornamental grass families, Japanese Silver Grass, or Maiden Grass, is identified by its whisk-like inflorescence produced late summer to late fall. Clumps form dense habits that make for an excellent garden specimen, hedge, and for cut or dried flower arrangements. 'Gracillimus' is one of the oldest varieties and still one of the best in the landscape. This beauty has a very fine green blade with a distinct silver mid-vein and a graceful, vase shape that remains upright and dense through winter. Flowers are born in wispy, copper-red plumes early Fall and turn silver for the winter. Combine with Perovskia, Rudbeckia and Joe-Pye Weed. Plant in well-drained, average to poor soil. Water well after planting; maintain 1" of water, once a week the first year. Use slow release fertilizer in spring or at planting. Mulch 1-2" to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture. In general, cut ornamental grasses down as low as possible in late winter. Divide in spring when necessary.

• Full Sun
• 5-6' h x 3-4' w
• Deer Resistant
• Pleasing Foliage