Dwarf Maiden Grass
Miscanthus sinensis 'Yakushima'
Versatile, compact version of regular Maiden Grass. Showy clumps are topped by silvery white blooms. Free flowering at an early age. Golden bronze autumn foliage. Great as specimen or in groupings.
| Synonym: | Miscanthus yakushimensis |
| Botanical Pronunciation: | mis-KAN-thus sin-EN-sis |
| Key feature: | Deer Resistant |
| Plant type: | Ornamental Grass |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Fast growing clumps are 3 to 4 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Growth habit: | Narrow |
| Flower attributes: | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Deer Resistant, Dwarf Plant, Fall Color |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Seacoast Exposure, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Late summer into fall |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 6164 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. Pruning time: early spring.
Design Ideas
Even though this is labeled a dwarf, this is still a big grass that needs space to look its best. Adds unique texture and color contrast to mid-sized perennial and shrub borders. Excellent for around water gardens or along dry streambeds. Even works well in semi-shaded environments, where it grows long and luxurious. Grow in drought-resistant gardens for golden fall effects. Perfect for wild gardens as a woodland bright spot or as a taller accent in meadows.
Versatile, compact version of regular Maiden Grass. Showy clumps are topped by silvery white blooms. Free flowering at an early age. Golden bronze autumn foliage. Great as specimen or in groupings.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. Pruning time: early spring.
Design Ideas
Even though this is labeled a dwarf, this is still a big grass that needs space to look its best. Adds unique texture and color contrast to mid-sized perennial and shrub borders. Excellent for around water gardens or along dry streambeds. Even works well in semi-shaded environments, where it grows long and luxurious. Grow in drought-resistant gardens for golden fall effects. Perfect for wild gardens as a woodland bright spot or as a taller accent in meadows.
| Synonym: | Miscanthus yakushimensis |
| Botanical Pronunciation: | mis-KAN-thus sin-EN-sis |
| Key feature: | Deer Resistant |
| Plant type: | Ornamental Grass |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Fast growing clumps are 3 to 4 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Growth habit: | Narrow |
| Flower attributes: | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Deer Resistant, Dwarf Plant, Fall Color |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Seacoast Exposure, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Late summer into fall |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 6164 |
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