Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus', what we call Maiden Grass and others might call Eulalia Grass, is a gracefully arching, fine-textured ornamental grass that will form majestic, finely textured, vertical accents in your landscape. The slender green blades originate in a clump, spreading out and up like a fountain. The foliage is flexible and blows easily in the wind, turning a rich gold in the fall and persisting through winter. In mid- to late-summer, pinkish-red seed "wands" rise above the 5-6 foot tall clumps on thin but sturdy stems. In early fall these open to fluffy, curled, almost-white color plumes that persist through winter. The plumes are great for cutting and use in dried flower arrangements. One of our favorites!
Height at Maturity: 5-6'
Width at Maturity: 4-5'
Spacing: 3-4' apart for hedges; 10' or more apart for space between plants
Growth Habit / Form: Arching, Clumping, Dense, Upright, Vase/Fountain Shape
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
Flower Color: Buff/Cream
Flower Size: Large curled plumes
Flower Type: Plumes
Flowering Period: Late Summer, Early Fall, Mid-Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Mid-Winter
Foliage Color: Green
Fragrant Foliage: No
Sun Needs: Full Sun or Mostly Sun
Water Needs: Average, very low when established
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt
Soil Drainage: Well Drained
Soil pH: 5.5 - 7.5
Maintenance / Care: Very Low
Attracts: Visual Attention, Birds
Resistances: Deer, Disease, Drought, Dry Soil, Heat, Humidity, Insect