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Adagio Maiden Grass
Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio'
Pronunciation: miss-KANTH-us sy-NEN-sis
SKU #06181
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Fast growing; forms dense foliage clumps 5 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide.
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| Description | Hundreds of showy plumes held above the foliage emerge bronze-pink, fading to white. A dwarf plant with graceful, silvery green arching foliage that becomes a whirl of orange, gold, and burgundy in fall. Spectacular in mass plantings or mixed into perennial borders. |
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| Bloom Time | Late summer, persisting through winter. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Fall Color, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Ninebark (Physocarpus); Juniper (Juniperus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Cranesbill (Geranium); Catmint (Nepeta) |
| Care Instructions | Easily grown in average, moist, well-drained, loamy soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, tolerates moderate dry spells. Cut foliage clumps back to three inches above the ground and apply fertilizer in late winter to early spring. |
Details
| Description | Hundreds of showy plumes held above the foliage emerge bronze-pink, fading to white. A dwarf plant with graceful, silvery green arching foliage that becomes a whirl of orange, gold, and burgundy in fall. Spectacular in mass plantings or mixed into perennial borders. |
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| Bloom Time | Late summer, persisting through winter. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Fall Color, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Ninebark (Physocarpus); Juniper (Juniperus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Cranesbill (Geranium); Catmint (Nepeta) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Easily grown in average, moist, well-drained, loamy soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, tolerates moderate dry spells. Cut foliage clumps back to three inches above the ground and apply fertilizer in late winter to early spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Adagio Maiden Grass produce flowers?
Late summer, persisting through winter.
Is Adagio Maiden Grass evergreen or deciduous?
Adagio Maiden Grass is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Adagio Maiden Grass?
Adagio Maiden Grass is Fall Color, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Compact Form, Benefits Birds.
Is Adagio Maiden Grass resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control
How fast does Adagio Maiden Grass grow?
Adagio Maiden Grass has a Fast growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Adagio Maiden Grass?
Adagio Maiden Grass grows in an Clumping habit.
Where can I use Adagio Maiden Grass in my landscape?
Adagio Maiden Grass is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color are Adagio Maiden Grass flowers?
Adagio Maiden Grass produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Adagio Maiden Grass?
Adagio Maiden Grass has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Adagio Maiden Grass?
Good companion plants for Adagio Maiden Grass include: Ninebark (Physocarpus); Juniper (Juniperus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Cranesbill (Geranium); Catmint (Nepeta).
How do I care for Adagio Maiden Grass?
Easily grown in average, moist, well-drained, loamy soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, tolerates moderate dry spells. Cut foliage clumps back to three inches above the ground and apply fertilizer in late winter to early spring.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.