Miscanthus sinensis
Maiden Grass
Evergreen-Deciduous | Deciduous |
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Overall Mature Size | Small |
Mature Height & Spread | 3' x 3' |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
Water | Medium Water |
Flower Color | Pink |
Bloom Time | Fall |
Special Features | Deer Resistant, Desert Conditions |
Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
Natural Growth Habit | Clumping |
Sunset Garden Zones | 2-24 |
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 5-9 |
Plant Type | Grass-like, Shrub |
Japanese Silver Grass is an arching graceful grass that forms dense clumps of green or variegated foliage to about 3′. This grass is used in the landscape as a specimen screen or mass. Also looks great near a pond! Prefers full sun but will tolerate some shade. Can withstand some drought and wetness. Seed heads form summer thru fall.