Maiden Grass | Chinese Silver Grass |Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gracillimus’

Maiden Grass ‘Gracillimus’ | Silver Grass | Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gracillimus’

Plant Highlights:

• Growing Zone: 4-9
• Plant Brand: Miscanthus
• Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gracillimus’
• Foliage Color: Green
• Flower Color: Silver to golden bronze
• Flower Fragrance: N/A
• Fall Color: Bronze
• Type: Evergreen
• Mature Height: 4-6’
• Mature Width: 4-6’
• Growth Rate: Rapid
• Exposure: Sun
• Soil Needs: Any, likes well drained
• Water Needs: Occasionally, once established, more in extreme heat  
• Pruning Needs: Heavy trim in early spring before new growth emerges.
• Grown by: The Plant Factory

Additional Highlights:

• Pollinator Friendly: No
• Deer Resistant: Yes
• Pet Friendly: No
• Reblooming: No
• Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes

Maiden grass is a sought-after ornamental grass known for its graceful, flowing appearance and versatile gardening uses. The Miscanthus sinensis Gracillimus, also known as Gracillimus maiden grass, brings elegance to any space with its fine-textured foliage. Our quart plant is easy to integrate into your existing décor, whether you're enhancing your garden grass collection or beginning new landscaping projects. Gracillimus ornamental grass is a perennial grass, offering year-round beauty with minimal Miscanthus grass maintenance. Its hardiness makes it a staple in many gardens, providing a lush, decorative grass touch. When planting Miscanthus sinensis, you'll find it grows well in various settings, making it a perfect pick for gardeners seeking a resilient yet captivating garden feature. Our quart-size grass plant arrives ready for your ornamental garden grass spots, thriving as a standalone statement or within a group of decorative grass varieties. With proper maiden grass care, this variety will establish itself quickly as a charming landscaping grass. It's an ideal choice for those interested in landscaping with Miscanthus, aiming for a garden that's both enchanting and easy to maintain. Embrace the beauty of perennial maiden grass in your outdoor space, ensuring a touch of nature's art that guests and spectators will admire season after season.

Impressive and tough, Gracillimus Maiden Grass is perfect for large gardens and borders. It grows up to 6 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide each year, with stunning 8-foot tall silvery blooms. 

Maiden Grass is perfect for winter, providing beautiful plumes and erosion control while needing minimal pruning and water.

Ordering:

Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday – Wednesday. We do not want your order to sit in a warehouse or on a truck over the weekend.

Shipping:

The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest-viable product ordered.

Summer/Winter Shipping Restrictions – Summer above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees

Just a heads up! We share pictures and videos on our site to showcase our products and highlight the quality of our growing process. However, depending on the season you purchase, you can receive a plant that is smaller or larger than what is presented. There's a chance you might see a plant blooming like the one on our site, but it's not guaranteed. We often trim off blooms since they don't travel well. When you buy our plants, think of it as a wonderful investment in your future garden! Enjoy the journey of nurturing them to their fullest potential.

What makes Plant Factory Direct a great option?

We grow our plants right here at our nursery! Our knowledgeable staff uses top-notch horticultural practices to make sure our plants are healthy and of the highest quality. We choose your plants with the same care and thoughtfulness as if we were picking them for ourselves. We aim to go above and beyond what our customers expect. We take pride in providing wonderful “out of the box” experiences, along with friendly customer service and speedy resolutions.