10 Seeds Miscanthus sinensis Gracillimus Maiden Grass Ornamental Grass

Miscanthus sinensis Gracillimus, commonly known as Maiden Grass, is a graceful ornamental grass grown for its fine-textured, arching foliage and elegant late-season plumes. It forms a compact, upright clump of slender green blades that develops a warm bronze tint as the season progresses, making it a favorite for adding movement and structure to beds and borders.
This grass works beautifully as a specimen, in mass plantings, or along pond edges and perennial borders. Its airy silver-pink plumes rise above the foliage in late summer and persist into winter, offering lasting visual interest and material for dried arrangements. It prefers consistent moisture while establishing and tolerates a range of soils.
Species: Miscanthus sinensis
Variety: Gracillimus
Type: Ornamental grass
Plant Habit: Clump-forming, upright, arching
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Average, well-drained
Days to Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 5 to 9
Germination: Surface sow, needs light; keep moist at 65-75F
Sowing: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Spacing: 24 to 36 inches
Notes: Warm-season grass; foliage and plumes offer seasonal interest