Maiden Grass ‘Gracillimus'
Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
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Height: 4-5 feet
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Spread: 3-6 feet
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Bloom Time: late summer to
mid fall
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Bloom: copper maturing to silver
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Light: full sun to
part shade; best in full sun
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Soil: tolerant of a wide
range of soils from well-drained sandy soils to the heavy clays
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Moisture: prefers moist
soils
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Use: ornamental
grass, but clumps need a lot of room; accent in borders, meadows, wild gardens,
cottage gardens, naturalized areas or pond periphery; attracts birds
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Care: leave foliage
standing throughout winter for visual interest and to provide protection for the
crowns; substantial clumps tend to flop when subjected to heavy winter snows
and will often benefit from some support; cut foliage to the ground in late
winter just before new roots appear
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Concerns: no frequently occurring insect or disease problems; Miscanthus mealybug and Miscanthus blight are problems in some areas of the U.S.
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Native to: species native to eastern Asia
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Notes: narrow green
leaves with a silver midrib which form a rounded arching clump of foliage;
foliage turns yellowish after frost, but quickly fades to straw-beige by
winter; flower plumes persist will into winter providing good winter interest
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Supplier: The Flower Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Wet Garden D030, Naturalistic Garden H016
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