Grasses are perfect planted as an accent in the perennial border, screening, waterside or on its own in the landscape.
Miscanthus sinensis
Maiden Grass
Tips for Homeowners:
Cut back to the ground in late winter or early spring before new growth appears.
Rate this Plant:
Maiden grass is easy to grow, has wonderful beauty in winter, adds drama and movement to the landscape and is generally pest and disease free.
Height: 3-5 ft
Spread: 3-5 ft
Zone: 5-9
Interesting Notes about Maiden Grass:
Grasses offer architecture, movement and beauty in the landscape throughout the year. Ornamentally we are enchanted with their arching foliage and airy pink blossoms. We get to enjoy the contrast of their leaves with frost and snow, and then are happy to start all over again in the spring.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Winter Interest
- Border or Bed
- Fast Growing
- Heat Tolerant
- Specimen
- Mass Planting
- Disease Resistant
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Low Maintenance
- Naturalizing
- Great Foliage
- Dried Flower/Foliage
- Ornamental Grass
- Rock Garden
Foliage Color:
- Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water