Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus' / Maiden Grass
'Gracillimus', known as maiden grass, is noted for its narrow green leaves with a silver midrib which form a substantial, rounded, arching clump of foliage typically growing 4-6' tall (to 8' when in flower). Foliage turns yellowish after frost, but quickly fades to straw-beige by winter. Tiny reddish-copper flowers appear in tassel-like inflorescences above the foliage in late September, gradually turning into silvery white plumes as the seeds mature. Flower plumes persist well into winter providing good winter interest. 'Gracillimus' is an old and very popular cultivar.
Height: 4.00 to 7.00 feet
Spread: 3.00 to 6.00 feet
Bloom Time: August to February
Bloom Description: Copper maturing to silver
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Flower: Showy, Good Cut, Good Dried
Leaf: Colorful, Good Fall
Attracts: Birds
Other: Winter Interest
Tolerate: Drought, Erosion, Dry Soil, Black Walnut, Air Pollution