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Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus' /Maiden Grass
Panicles of autumn flowers
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Scientific Name:
Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Common Name:
Maiden Grass
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10
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Height:
5-8 feet
Spread:
3 -5 feet
Bloom time:
Summer
Flower color:
White
Fruit present:
Fall, Winter
Fruit color:
Brown
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
Coppery-reddish flowers appear in late summer or early fall, followed by silvery white plumes as the seeds mature. This species holds up well under high temperatures and humidity. When hard freezes are over in late winter, cut the foliage to ground level.