Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus' - #2 Cont.

Gracillimus Maiden Grass

Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'

Plant Height: 4 feet

Flower Height: 6 feet

Spread: 4 feet

Sunlight: full sun partial shade

Hardiness Zone: 4a

Other Names: Japanese Silver Grass

Description:

The most popular selection of this species and deservedly so; plants form a graceful upright mound of fine green foliage that stays attractive from summer through winter, when it changes to a light tan; great as a specimen, border, or mass planting

Ornamental Features

Gracillimus Maiden Grass features dainty plumes of pink flowers rising above the foliage from late summer to early fall. The violet seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from mid fall to late winter. Its grassy leaves are green in colour. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous tan in the fall. The khaki (brownish-green) stems can be quite attractive.

Landscape Attributes

Gracillimus Maiden Grass is an herbaceous perennial grass with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Gracillimus Maiden Grass is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Vertical Accent
Mass Planting
Hedges/Screening
General Garden Use
Groundcover