- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 25 - 30 Inches
- Mature Spread 25 - 30 Inches
- Growing Zones 5 - 10
The wispy foliage of the Bandwidth Maiden Grass creates a soft texture that provides a striking complement to a rock garden or anchors a garden bed. The green and yellow foliage is banded or has alternating rings of color, giving the leaves a colorful and unique look. Miscanthus sinensis is a low-maintenance ornamental grass.
This grass has an upright, clump-forming habit and can reach 25 to 30 inches tall, so plant it in an area that can support a tall plant or feature near the back of a bed. Include in borders or containers or use to control erosion. The foliage of this plant is deer- and rabbit-resistant, making this a wonderful option for areas with a lot of foraging animals. Bandwidth Maiden Grass is a sterile plant that grows as a perennial in USDA zones 5 through 10.
Bandwidth Maiden Grass Care
Select a spot with at least 6 hours of sunlight to support healthy growth. Water deeply for the first growing season. Plants that have settled in do not need as much water and are drought-tolerant. Use rich, well-drained soil.
Trim the growth back to 3 inches in the fall. Feed this ornamental grass using balanced fertilizer in the spring.
Bandwidth Maiden Grass Spacing
Bandwidth Maiden Grass has an upright growth habit and will reach 25 to 30 inches tall and 18 to 20 inches wide. Space plants 16 to 22 inches apart.
Bandwidth Maiden Grass Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 10 |
Plant Type: |
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
Mature Height: 25 - 30 Inches |
Mature Spread: 18 - 20 Inches |
Spacing: 18 - 20 Inches |
Habit: Upright |
Flower Color(s): Brown |
Flower Description: |
Bloom Period: |
Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
Foliage Color(s): Green, Yellow |
Foliage Description: Variegated |
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Winter Interest |
Watering: Average |
Resists: Deer, Rabbit |
Tolerates: Drought |
Attracts: Bees, Birds |
Container Role: |
Uses: Borders, Containers, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
Brand: WorryFree |
Common Name: Bandwidth Maiden Grass |
Other Name(s): |
Scientific Name: MISCANTHUS `BANDWIDTH` (STERILE) |
- SKU:
- 1012957-pc
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