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Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'-Ornamental Grass-Drought Tolerant 3 Gallon

Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'-Ornamental Grass-Drought Tolerant 3 Gallon

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Grass, Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'

Grass, Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'

Description

Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus', commonly known as Gracillimus' Maiden Grass or Japanese Silver Grass, is a popular ornamental grass known for its graceful, arching form and fine-textured foliage. It features narrow, green leaves with a silver midrib and produces copper-colored plumes in late summer that fade to a silvery hue in fall.

Suggested Uses

This versatile grass is ideal for use in borders, as a specimen plant, or in mass plantings. It adds texture and movement to gardens and is also suitable for use in dried floral arrangements.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Grass, Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'
  • Common Name Common Name: Gracillimus' Maiden Grass, Japanese Silver Grass
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 4-6 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late summer to fall
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Sedum, Echinacea, Rudbeckia

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or early fall in well-drained soil
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Average moisture; drought tolerant once established
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, sandy, or clay soils
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Cut back to the ground in late winter before new growth appears
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor
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