Hundreds of plumes held above the foliage emerge bronzy-pink, fading to white. A dwarf plant with graceful, silvery-green arching foliage becoming a whirl of orange, gold and burdundy in fall. Spectacular in mass or mixed into perennial borders.
Tags: Ornamental Grass
Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio'
Category:
Light Requirements:
Partial to full sun
Mature Size:
5 ft. tall and 3 ft. wide.
Cold Hardiness Zone:
6-9
Growth Rate:
Fast
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
White
Bloom Period:
Late summer through winter
Water Requirements:
Moderate, Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
Care Instructions
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Cut foliage back and apply a general purpose fertilizer just before new shoots appear in late winter to early spring. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years. Pruning time: early spring.