Compact Maiden Grass

Compact maiden grass is one of the shortest maiden grasses available for sale. It grows as a graceful, uniform, rounded mound of arching green leaves. When the summer is warm enough for it to flower, it produces pink silky plumes that turn white as they mature.

Compact Maiden Grass

Compact maiden grass is one of the shortest maiden grasses available for sale. It grows as a graceful, uniform, rounded mound of arching green leaves. When the summer is warm enough for it to flower, it produces pink silky plumes that turn white as they mature.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio'

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Pronunciation

miss-KANTH-us sy-NEN-sis

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Mature Height

2 to 3 ft.

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Mature Spread

2 to 3 ft.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

pink then fading to white

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Bloom time

late summer

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

Asia

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4-9

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 7,000 ft.

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