My Fair Maiden eulalia
Miscanthus sinensis 'My Fair Maiden'
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Arching
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'My Fair Maiden' eulalia (Miscanthus sinensis 'My Fair Maiden') is a grass for borders, cottage gardens, specimen planting, and accents. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It has an arching shape and a moderate growth rate. It also tolerates salt, and birds visit it. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits.
Pairs well with Joe-pyeweed, Spotted beebalm, and Ornamental onion.