maiden grass
Miscanthus sinensis
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size4 to 9 feet tall3 to 6 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Arching
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pink to red
- Foliage color
- Cream/tan, green, white
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Maiden grass (Miscanthus sinensis) is a grass for borders, specimen planting, and accents. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Its arching clumps bring pink to red blooms in summer and autumn, and birds visit the plant. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. It also tolerates salt.
Pairs well with Joe-pyeweed, Spotted beebalm, and Blue fescue.
Native range
Eastern Asia.