Miscanthus (Maiden Grass) sinensis 'Morning Light' (Morning Light Maiden Grass)
Silvery variegated foliage with pinkish-wine colored plumes which persist from fall until winter. Small and compact.
- Height: 4'-5'
- Spread: 3'-4'
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Genus: Miscanthus (Maiden Grass)
Miscanthus (Maiden Grass) sinensis 'Strictus' (Porcupine Grass)
Medium-green foliage with horizontal gold-bands. Foliage fades to tan after frost. Holds it’s stiff leaves erect like porcupine quills. Copper colored plumes open in mid-September, turning into silver plumes which persist into the winter. Clump forming with very tight growth habit. Can be used as a specimen, massing or screening.
- Height: 4'-7'
- Spread: 3'-5'
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Miscanthus (Maiden Grass) sinensis 'Zebrinus' (Zebra Grass)
A clump-forming grass noted for its zebra-striped, golden-yellow, irregular banded foliage. The foliage dries and turns a light tan shade for the winter. Flower stalks rise up to 2′ above the foliage topped with tiny pink / copper tinted blooms that gradually turn a silvery white. These plumes persist well into winter providing good winter interest. Useful as a specimen, in the border, or for mass planting. Clumps may be divided in spring before new growth appears.
- Height: 5'-8'
- Spread: 4'-6'
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Miscanthus (Maiden Grass) sinensis 'Silberfeder' (Silver Feather Grass)
Produces big silver to white plumes in mid to late August. Dense green and white striped foliage. Slow spreading broad clumps. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil full sun to part shade. An excellent choice for tall borders or a specimen. Great for cut flowers and provides winter interest.
- Height: 6'-8'
- Spread: 3'-4'
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Miscanthus (Maiden Grass) sinensis 'Purpurascens (Flame Grass)
Also known as Flame Grass because of the orange/red/purple fall color. Creamy white plumes appear in late summer and complement the beautiful fall color. A compact grass with a graceful, arching habit. Tolerant of heavy clay soils.
- Height: 3'-5'
- Spread: 3'-4'
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Miscanthus (Maiden Grass) sinensis 'Gracillimus' (Gracillimus Maiden Grass)
A tall, graceful, and clumping Ornamental Grass to 8′. Slender, weeping leaves are silvery green and turn golden bronze in the fall. Tiny reddish-copper, tassel-like fronds appear in fall that later turns silvery white, can be used as cut or dried flowers. Use as a specimen or for mass plantings. Shear after first frost for overwintering.
- Height: 4'-8'
- Spread: 3'-6'
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Characteristics
- Attracts Birds
- Rabbit Resistant
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant
- Fragrant
- Salt Tolerant
- Shade
- Wet Soils
