Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gracillimus’

Description

Common Name: Maiden Grass ‘Gracillimus’, Chinese silver grass, Japanese silver grass

One of the oldest and well-known cultivars of Miscanthus, ‘Gracillimus’ has beautiful, rounded mounds of fine, silver-veined green leaves that arch gracefully as they sway in the wind. In early fall, fan-like plumes emerge with a reddish tint and then age to a soft silvery-white. They are complimented nicely by the golden-yellow fall colour of the leaves.

Miscanthus is a genus of tall clumping grass with attractive foliage and colourful inflorescence late summer into winter. It is versatile from a design standpoint. it can be used as a specimen, for massing or screening, in large containers, or at the pond’s edge. Plant this grass where its wonderful winter interest can be enjoyed. 

Size: 3.0″ Potted Plant 

Height: 5.0-6.0′

Spread: 3.0-4.0′

Flower Description: Very narrow green leaves with gracefully arching habit. Tall coppery-red plumes extend beyond the foliage beginning late summer, aging to a silvery-white that is accentuated by parallel shifts to a golden foliage.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade. 

Soil Type: It will grow in most any soil, from loose sand to heavy clay, and does not require good drainage.  

Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9,10

Attributes: Deer Resistant, Showy Foliage, Showy Flower, Dried Flower, Cut Foliage, Attracts Birds, Attracts Songbirds, Drought Tolerant, Shade Tolerant,  Fall Interest, Winter Interest, All Season Interest, Colour Changer, Salt Tolerant

Care: Easy Care