Attractive clumping ornamental grass with fine-textured silver-green blades that turn golden bronze after first frost. Great specimen for shrub or perennial beds, or when used in groups as a screen.
Tags: Ornamental Grass
Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Category:
Light Requirements:
Full sun
Mature Size:
6-8 ft. tall, 3-5 ft. wide.
Cold Hardiness Zone:
5-9
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
White
Bloom Period:
Late summer
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. Pruning time: early spring.