Maiden Grass
Shipping & Returns
Shipping live plants sometimes has its challenges when dealing with inclement weather but we strive to have every single order shipped out on their scheduled shipping date. Most orders will be scheduled to ship within 1-2 weeks of ordering. Because a plant needs TLC we only ship out on Mondays-Wednesdays to ensure the plants aren’t stationed somewhere over the weekend with no water or sunlight.
Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus') — An elegant, fine-textured ornamental grass with arching silver-green blades and feathery copper plumes in late summer, providing graceful four-season interest.
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'
- Mature Size: 5–7 ft tall × 3–5 ft wide
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Bloom Color: Copper plumes aging to silver (late summer through winter)
- Foliage: Deciduous — fine-textured green, turns golden in fall
Growing Conditions
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Water Needs: Low to moderate — drought tolerant once established
- Soil: Adaptable; tolerates clay, sandy, and poor soils
- Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–9
Why Choose Maiden Grass?
- Four-season interest — green summer foliage, fall plumes, winter structure
- Deer resistant and low maintenance
- Excellent privacy screen or specimen plant
- Tolerates heat, humidity, and drought
Care Tips
Cut back to 4–6 inches in late winter before new growth emerges. No fertilizer typically needed. Divide every 3–4 years if the center dies out. Excellent as a living screen or backdrop for perennial borders.
General Care Instructions
- Watering: Water deeply after planting. Continue regular watering for the first growing season.
- Mulching: Apply 2-4 inches of mulch around the base, keeping it away from the trunk.
- Pruning: Prune during dormant season to maintain shape and remove dead branches.
- Fertilizing: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring for optimal growth.
Shipping Information
- Processing Time: We only ship out on Mondays-Wednesdays to ensure the plants aren't stationed somewhere over the weekend with no water or sunlight.
- Shipping Season: We ship year-round to most zones, weather permitting
- Packaging: Plants are carefully packaged to ensure safe arrival
- Free Shipping: Orders over $125 qualify for free standard shipping
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