Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'

Maiden Grass, Eulalia, Silver Feather, Chinese Silver Grass, Eulalia Grass, Japanese Silver Grass, Ornamental Grass

Family: Poaceae Grass


Type Perennial, grass
USDA Hardiness range 6A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Late Summer to Early Winter
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Container, ground cover, massing, seashore, specimen, winter interest
Height 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m
Spread 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling, upright or erect, vase
Attributes and features Attracts birds, attractive foilage, invasive