Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'

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Gracillimus Green Maiden Grass

  
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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer: JJ Neilson Arboretum

 

Description

The 'Gracillimus' is a perennial grass, growing to 4'-5' tall with thin bladed foliage. Fan-like, reddish plumes appear in fall, eventually turning silvery white.Foliage turns yellow in fall. It needs full to part sun with edium amount of watering.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Red, White

 

Flower Season

Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Screen, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants in your garden according to their water needs (hydrozone).