Maiden Grass
Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Pronunciation: mis-KAN-thus sin-EN-sis gra-SIL-lim-us
SKU #06156
| Description | An attractive clumping ornamental grass with fine-textured, silver-green blades that turn golden-bronze after first frost. A great specimen for adding texture to shrub borders and perennial beds, or for massing as a screen. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Late Summer |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 3 to 5 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Landscape Use | Border |
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| Design Ideas | This is a gorgeous wide grass that produces very unique curled seed heads. Grow it where you'll enjoy the effects of graceful foliage when green or golden at summer's end. Perfect for back of the border or for contrast against patches of green groundcover and sheared lawn. Ideal for wild gardens and dry streambeds, where it blends nicely with the soft hues of warm-colored stone. Enjoy these great tufts as they ripple and sway with the breezes of autumn. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Ninebark (Physocarpus); Juniper (Juniperus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Aster (Aster); Cranesbill (Geranium); Catmint (Nepeta) |
| Care | Easily grown in average, well-drained soils with consistent moisture. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency when established. Hard prune and apply fertilizer in late winter to early spring just before new shoots appear. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Good to grow!
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Your plant(s) are estimated to ship to Utah on or around April 15th, 2023, depending on weather and garden center orders. Because all plants respond to weather and other conditions while growing, we can not guarantee a ship date. We will only deliver plants once they meet our rigorous quality and size standards, and only when the garden center schedules a delivery. Thank you for your patience.
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This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
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Rockin E Country Store 1201 W. 500 South
Woods Cross, UT 84087 -
Lowe's 350 North 545 West
West Bountiful, UT 84087 -
Lowe's 1335 South 300 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
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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.