Maiden Grass 'Gold Breeze'
Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 5-9
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Height: 5-6 feet
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Spread: 30-36 inches
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Bloom Time: early to late fall
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Bloom: purple-red flower tassels in late summer
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Light: full sun to part shade
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Soil: tolerates a wide range of soils
from well-drained sandy soils to heavy clays; prefers moist soils, but will
tolerate wet soils including shallow water
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Moisture: medium; tolerates dry soil
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Use: accent, grouping, mass or screen;
borders, meadows, wild gardens, cottage gardens, naturalized areas
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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
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Concerns: no serious insect or disease
problems
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Native to: species is native to Eastern Asia
and west to Africa
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Notes: apple-green foliage blades with
broad-yellow bands; deer and rabbit resistant
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Supplier: Donated by Julie Rozwadowski
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Naturalistic Garden H234
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