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GRACILLIMUS MAIDEN GRASS

MISCANTHUS SIN GRACILLIMUS

Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'

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Genus: MISCANTHUS
Height: 5-6 Feet Tall
Spread: 3-4 Feet Wide
Color: white plume
Light: Full Sun Plants
Full Sun Grass Plants
Type: Grass
Zone: 5
Item: #5139

deer resistant *

GRACILLIMUS 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.

HIGHLIGHT Current Crop Notes:

con 1: Seed Heads. Nice Foliage. Full Pot.

con 2: Some Seed Heads. Nice Foliage. Full Pot.

con 5: Some Seed Heads. Nice Foliage. Full Pot.

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PLANT	SIZE	GALENA	ADD'L
MISCANTHUS SIN GRACILLIMUS	con 1	238	445
MISCANTHUS SIN GRACILLIMUS	con 2	111	2462
MISCANTHUS SIN GRACILLIMUS	con 3	24	296
MISCANTHUS SIN GRACILLIMUS	con 5	25	0

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KEY:
con = containers - available now
Galena = Above ground and available now
Additional = Remote location, call rep. Not in Shop.
Dig = Still in ground, call rep. Not in Shop (in orange).
Soon = Coming soon, call rep. Not in Shop.

(BBnPOT - formerly known as GRSTART - are B&B put into a container - they are available now)

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Planting Tips ⓘ

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.