Gracillimus eulalia
Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size4 to 7 feet tall4.5 to 6.5 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Arching
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- Copper maturing to silver
- Foliage color
- Green
- Fall color
- Yes
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Gracillimus' eulalia (Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus') is a grass for borders, specimen planting, accents, and low maintenance beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. Its arching green leaves turn colors in fall, and copper plumes mature to silver. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. Give it space to arch.
Pairs well with Annabelle hydrangea, Coral Sunset peony, and Ornamental onion.