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Gracillimus Maiden Grass

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  • Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 5 - 7 Feet
  • Mature Spread 5 - 7 Feet
  • Growing Zones 5 - 8

A maiden because of the narrow, arching leaves that add grace to a garden, Gracillimus Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis Gracillimus) is a versatile perennial. Hardy in zones 5 through 8, this perennial ornamental grass provides texture, movement, and color to the landscape year-round. Even once the green of its blades fades, it produces copper-colored “flowers,” which are curled seed heads, in fall. In winter, the foliage turns to a golden-bronze after frost, providing winter interest.

At a mature height of 5 to 7 feet and a spread of 2 to 3 feet, this Maiden Hair grass works well as a “dynamic” screen or border. It’s dynamic because its long, slender blades will sway in the breeze, but it clumps densely enough in the middle that a single plant can hide eyesores like coolers. It is a great plant to use as a mass planting for a pretty meadow effect in your backyard or along a sidewalk. Use it to complement nearly any style of garden, from Asian to contemporary.

Gracillimus Maiden Grass Care

Choose a sunny spot for your miscanthus, not only because the plant loves it, but because you will love seeing sun hit the pretty foliage. Be sure to consider its full size when planting so that it can have a little breathing and swaying room against a wall, fence, or other plants. It can grow fine in poor soils with average pH levels and needs very little care once in the ground. Do not overfertilize the grass, but give it one feeding in late winter or early spring before its growth starts with a mild organic fertilizer.

Water your Gracillimus Maiden Hair Grass well after planting and for its first few weeks or months in the ground to help it establish roots. This works best with deep watering every few days or so instead of watering every day. After that, be sure to cut back on watering so that the soil beneath the grass is not soggy. Once established, this is a drought-tolerant grass. Leave its fading foliage and flower heads in fall and only cut it back if desired in early spring. Use some of the blades or a rope to tie the foliage together and trim it off a few inches above the ground.

Gracillimus Maiden Grass Spacing

Space Maiden Hair grass for a border or mass planting about 2.5 to 3 feet apart to give them room to grow.

Gracillimus Maiden Grass Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8
Plant Type:
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 5 - 7 Feet
Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet
Spacing: 2 - 3 Feet
Habit: Clumping
Flower Color(s): Orange
Flower Description:
Bloom Period: October
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Winter Interest
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer, Rabbit
Tolerates: Drought, Salt
Attracts: Birds
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance
Brand:
Common Name: Gracillimus Maiden Grass
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: MISCANTHUS SINENSIS `GRACILLIMUS`
SKU:
1001006-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.