$15-30avg. price
Grass Deer ResistantDrought Tolerant
Gracillimus Maiden Grass
Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Gracillimus is the finest-textured of the maiden grasses, forming an elegant vase-shaped fountain of narrow green leaves that turn golden in fall. Copper plumes appear in September and persist through winter as silvery feathers — stunning in late-day light.
Hardiness Zones
5-9
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water Needs
Low
Maintenance
Low
Mature Size
5-7 ft H × 3-5 ft W
Growth Rate
Fast
Bloom Season
Late summer through fall
Bloom Color
Copper-bronze plumes aging to silver
Care Guide
Plant in full sun for best form and flowering. Cut back to 6 inches in late February before new growth. Extremely drought tolerant once established. Division every 4-5 years when center dies out. Virtually pest and disease free.
Landscape Uses
Specimen plantPrivacy screenBorder backdropMass plantingWinter interest
Best Growing Regions
northeastsoutheastmidwestwest
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