Maiden Grass

Maiden Grass

Miscanthus sinensis

Description

Commonly called maiden grass or eulalia grass. Deciduous, clumping perennial plant with flat, linear, blue-green leaves to 4ft/1.2 m long, dense terminal plumes of hairy gray grass flowers, tinted maroon or brown, in autumn.

Care

Bloom Season

Late summer-fall

Light

Full sun

Water

Drought tolerant once established

Pruning needs

Prune late winter/early spring

Time of year to plant

Spring or fall

Soil type

Well -draining soil

Height & Width

3-15 ft. tall