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Poaceae
Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
Maiden grass is a clump forming grass that originates from eastern Asia and has a graceful upright to arching habit. Its long, fine blades are medium green and turn a golden wheat color in the autumn. In the late summer to fall plants produce many tall, upright stems topped with feathery, copper-hued silvery plumes that soften and curl as they dry. These remain attractive throughout winter.
Japanese silvergrass prefers full sun and tolerates a wide range of moderately drained soils. Plants form substantial clumps that should be cut to the ground in the spring and divided every three years. They also reseed themselves and have been known to be somewhat invasive.
Enjoy 'Gracillimus' as a screen or in large borders as an accent plant.
9 - 1
4 - 9
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Grass
Full Sun
5'-7' / 1.5m - 2.1m
4'-5' / 1.2m - 1.5m
Fall, Late Fall
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Average
Clay, Loam, Sand
Pollution, Drought
Fast
Drought Tolerant
Clump-Forming
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Showy
Copper, Ivory, Silver
Tan, Ivory, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan
Striped/Striated
Gold, Tan
No
Yes
Fine
Matte
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Sometimes
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