Family: Poaceae

Scientific Name: Miscanthus sinensis Gracillimus

Common Name: Maiden Grass

DescriptionOne of the older cultivars of Miscanthus.
Pronunciation(mis-KAN-thus)(sin-EN-sis)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Grass Ornamental
Hardiness Zone5
Sunlightfull
Moistureaveage, moist
Soil & Siteaverage, moist
Leavesnarrow, still , upright, lineare leaves
Dimensions3-5 feet tall, stiff erect clumps
MaintenanceFor interest, structure and form allow plants to remain through the winter than cut back plants in the spring.
Propagationdivision
Native SiteSpecies plants native to the slopes, low lands and mountains of Japan. Also native to southern Korea and China.
Author's NotesThis was one of the first ornamental grass types that I used in my landscape designs. Always proved hardy for me.
Notes & Reference#92-The Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grass (John Greenlee)
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