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Zone: 5GRACILLIMUS MAIDEN GRASS
Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus', the classic Maiden Grass, is the gold standard for ornamental grasses and has been a garden favorite for decades. Known for its elegant, "fountain-like" silhouette, it forms a large, rounded clump of exceptionally narrow, deep green blades with a silver midrib. It typically reaches 5-6 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide, creating a sophisticated, fine-textured screen. Unlike other varieties that bloom in mid-summer, 'Gracillimus' is a late bloomer, producing its shimmering, coppery-red plumes in late September or October. These plumes eventually mature into silvery-white tufts that provide iconic winter interest against the snowy landscape.
Caring for 'Gracillimus' is incredibly easy, as it is a long-lived and exceptionally hardy perennial. It performs best in full sun; while it can tolerate light shade, it may lose its beautiful arching form and "flop" without enough light. Gracillimus is highly drought-tolerant once established and is famously adaptable to almost any soil type, including heavy clay and salty coastal air. Maintenance is a simple, once-a-year chore: because it is deciduous, the foliage will turn a beautiful almond-tan in winter. In late winter or very early spring, before the new green shoots emerge, cut the entire clump back to about 6 inches from the ground.
| PLANT | SIZE | TYPE | GALENA | ADD'L | DIG | SOON |
| MISCANTHUS SIN GRACILLIMUS | con 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| MISCANTHUS SIN GRACILLIMUS | con 2 | 0 | 1724 | 0 | 0 | |
| MISCANTHUS SIN GRACILLIMUS | con 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 500 | |
| MISCANTHUS SIN GRACILLIMUS | con 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 116 |
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To help Miscanthus sinensis types settle in and thrive, we recommend these standard planting practices: Plant in full sun in average, well-draining soil. For best performance and full plume production, ensure they receive ample sunlight; shade may lead to flopping or reduced flowering. They are adaptable to a variety of soil types and become quite drought-tolerant once established. These grasses are vigorous, clump-forming growers, so provide adequate spacing at planting to accommodate their mature size. Cut the foliage back to the ground in late winter or early spring to refresh the plant for the upcoming season.
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