Maiden Grass
Maiden grass is an ornamental grass with arching leaves. Its leaves are rich green with a white rib running down the center of each leaf.
The clump is erect at the base and arching outward at the top. When the growing season is long and hot enough for it to flower, it produces flowerheads with many fingers.
Maiden grass requires more regular moisture than other ornamental grasses at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden, but makes a nice mass or accent plant.
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Maiden Grass
Maiden grass is an ornamental grass with arching leaves. Its leaves are rich green with a white rib running down the center of each leaf.
The clump is erect at the base and arching outward at the top. When the growing season is long and hot enough for it to flower, it produces flowerheads with many fingers.
Maiden grass requires more regular moisture than other ornamental grasses at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden, but makes a nice mass or accent plant.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Pronunciation
miss-KANTH-us sy-NEN-sis
Mature Height
4 to 5 ft.
Mature Spread
4 to 5 ft.
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.
Flower Color
creamy-white
Bloom time
late summer
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
Asia
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 3-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,500 ft.
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