Maiden Grass. A robust tall grass with very narrow grey-green with pale silver-green midribs. Silvery white spikelets. Max Height 1.5m to 2.2m. Max Spread 1.4m. Flowers October to November. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gracillimus’
A robust tall grass with very narrow grey-green with pale silver-green midribs. Silvery white spikelets.
Additional information
| Generic | Miscanthus |
|---|---|
| Species | sinensis |
| Varietry | 'Gracillimus' |
| Common Name | Maiden Grass |
| Flower Colour | silver |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1.5m, 2.2m |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 1.4m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | October, November |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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