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Dwarf Maiden Grass - 1 Gallon
SKU:
2232895
UPC:
014949616413
$16.99
- Compact, versatile maiden grass with showy silvery-white plumes in summer.
- Quickly forms tidy clumps to ~3–4 ft. tall and ~3 ft. wide—great for small spaces.
- Foliage shifts to golden-bronze in autumn for long seasonal interest.
- Easy-care, waterwise accent for borders, containers, and mass plantings.
Dwarf Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Yakushima’) delivers big impact in a compact package. This refined, clumping ornamental grass flowers at an early age, sending up silvery-white plumes in late summer that persist as the fine green foliage warms to golden-bronze in fall. Thriving in full sun to partial sun and average, well-drained soil, it’s an easy, low-maintenance way to add movement, texture, and four-season structure to borders, containers, and naturalistic plantings.
Botanical Name
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Yakushima’ (Dwarf Maiden Grass); herbaceous, clumping ornamental grass.
Plant Highlights
- Silvery-white flowers in late summer that hold into fall.
- Compact size suited to smaller gardens and containers.
- Foliage ages to golden-bronze for autumn color.
- Easy-care and waterwise once established.
Size & Growth
Quickly reaches approximately 3–4 ft. tall and about 3 ft. wide; forms dense, upright-arching clumps.
Light & Water
- Light: Full sun to partial sun.
- Water: Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry; keep evenly moist during the first growing season to establish, then allow brief dry spells.
Bloom & Seasonal Interest
- Bloom Time: Late summer into fall.
- Plumes: Silvery-white flower heads that persist for extended display.
- Fall Foliage: Leaves turn golden-bronze for a warm autumn show.
Hardiness & Exposure
USDA Zones 5–9; provide at least several hours of direct sun for best flowering and form.
Soil & Planting
- Performs best in average, evenly moist, well-drained, loamy soils.
- Amend heavy soils to improve drainage; mulch to conserve moisture.
Care & Maintenance
- Water deeply and regularly the first season; tolerates moderate dry spells when established.
- Cut clumps back to ~3 inches just before new growth in late winter to early spring.
- Apply a balanced fertilizer in late winter to early spring if desired.
Landscape Uses
- Border and pathway accents; mid‑border texture and movement.
- Mass plantings for sweeping effect and erosion control.
- Containers and poolside plantings; pairs well with shrubs and late perennials.
Design Notes
Though “dwarf,” this is still a substantial grass—give it space to show off its fountain form. Works beautifully with stone, water features, and meadow‑style plantings.
- Compact, versatile maiden grass with showy silvery-white plumes in summer.
- Quickly forms tidy clumps to ~3–4 ft. tall and ~3 ft. wide—great for small spaces.
- Foliage shifts to golden-bronze in autumn for long seasonal interest.
- Easy-care, waterwise accent for borders, containers, and mass plantings.
Dwarf Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Yakushima’) delivers big impact in a compact package. This refined, clumping ornamental grass flowers at an early age, sending up silvery-white plumes in late summer that persist as the fine green foliage warms to golden-bronze in fall. Thriving in full sun to partial sun and average, well-drained soil, it’s an easy, low-maintenance way to add movement, texture, and four-season structure to borders, containers, and naturalistic plantings.
Botanical Name
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Yakushima’ (Dwarf Maiden Grass); herbaceous, clumping ornamental grass.
Plant Highlights
- Silvery-white flowers in late summer that hold into fall.
- Compact size suited to smaller gardens and containers.
- Foliage ages to golden-bronze for autumn color.
- Easy-care and waterwise once established.
Size & Growth
Quickly reaches approximately 3–4 ft. tall and about 3 ft. wide; forms dense, upright-arching clumps.
Light & Water
- Light: Full sun to partial sun.
- Water: Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry; keep evenly moist during the first growing season to establish, then allow brief dry spells.
Bloom & Seasonal Interest
- Bloom Time: Late summer into fall.
- Plumes: Silvery-white flower heads that persist for extended display.
- Fall Foliage: Leaves turn golden-bronze for a warm autumn show.
Hardiness & Exposure
USDA Zones 5–9; provide at least several hours of direct sun for best flowering and form.
Soil & Planting
- Performs best in average, evenly moist, well-drained, loamy soils.
- Amend heavy soils to improve drainage; mulch to conserve moisture.
Care & Maintenance
- Water deeply and regularly the first season; tolerates moderate dry spells when established.
- Cut clumps back to ~3 inches just before new growth in late winter to early spring.
- Apply a balanced fertilizer in late winter to early spring if desired.
Landscape Uses
- Border and pathway accents; mid‑border texture and movement.
- Mass plantings for sweeping effect and erosion control.
- Containers and poolside plantings; pairs well with shrubs and late perennials.
Design Notes
Though “dwarf,” this is still a substantial grass—give it space to show off its fountain form. Works beautifully with stone, water features, and meadow‑style plantings.
