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My Fair Maiden - Maiden Grass - 1 Gallon
SKU:
1932275
UPC:
014949159743
$15.99
- Striking, upright vase-shaped clumps (about 6–8 ft tall × 4–5 ft wide) with cascading green blades.
- Showy, shimmering late-summer to fall plumes rise well above the foliage for dramatic texture.
- Selected for very low seed set (nearly sterile) to reduce unwanted reseeding and spread.
- Easy-care, waterwise, and deer‑resistant; excellent for screens, borders, and erosion control.
My Fair Maiden Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis ‘NCMS1’, PP26,387) forms elegant vase-shaped mounds of arching green foliage that deliver bold movement and structure all season, then burst into luminous plumes as summer gives way to fall. Bred for landscape performance with a notably low seed set, this nonmessy ornamental grass thrives in full sun and average, well‑drained soil, bringing reliable height, texture, and four-season interest to borders, privacy plantings, and large beds in USDA Zones 5–9.
Botanical Name
Miscanthus sinensis ‘NCMS1’ — marketed as My Fair Maiden™ Maiden Grass; Plant Patent PP26,387.
Plant Type & Habit
Clump-forming, herbaceous ornamental grass with a refined upright vase habit and softly arching, cascading leaves.
Mature Size
Typically reaches about 6–8 ft tall and 4–5 ft wide at maturity.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 5–9.
Light & Exposure
Full sun for best vigor, fullness, and plume production.
Soil & Water
Easily grown in average, evenly moist, well‑drained loam. Water deeply and regularly the first season to establish; once established, it tolerates moderate dry spells.
Plumes & Bloom Season
Fall display of tall, silvery‑white plumes that glisten above the foliage, adding height and movement late in the season.
Foliage & Texture
Fine‑textured, arching green blades that create an elegant, kinetic presence; handsome even before plumes emerge.
Uses & Landscape Ideas
- Privacy screens and living backdrops with light‑catching plumes.
- Mixed borders with shrubs and perennials for contrast and structure.
- Erosion control on banks and large beds where dense clumps stabilize soil.
Maintenance & Pruning
In late winter to very early spring, cut clumps to ~3 in. above ground before new growth emerges. Feed lightly if soils are lean; otherwise low maintenance.
Non‑Invasiveness & Seed Set
Selected to be nearly sterile with a notably low seed set for reduced reseeding—an excellent alternative to older, more seedy selections.
Planting & Spacing
Plant at the same depth as in the pot; space clumps 4–6 ft apart for stand‑alone specimens or continuous screens, allowing room for airflow and maintenance.
Companion Ideas
Pairs beautifully with Ninebark (Physocarpus), Junipers (Juniperus), Potentilla, Asters, Geranium (cranesbill), and Nepeta (catmint) for multi‑season color and contrast.
Problem Solving & Toughness
Deer‑resistant, waterwise once established, and useful for coastal exposure and erosion control; overall an easy‑care landscape grass.
- Striking, upright vase-shaped clumps (about 6–8 ft tall × 4–5 ft wide) with cascading green blades.
- Showy, shimmering late-summer to fall plumes rise well above the foliage for dramatic texture.
- Selected for very low seed set (nearly sterile) to reduce unwanted reseeding and spread.
- Easy-care, waterwise, and deer‑resistant; excellent for screens, borders, and erosion control.
My Fair Maiden Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis ‘NCMS1’, PP26,387) forms elegant vase-shaped mounds of arching green foliage that deliver bold movement and structure all season, then burst into luminous plumes as summer gives way to fall. Bred for landscape performance with a notably low seed set, this nonmessy ornamental grass thrives in full sun and average, well‑drained soil, bringing reliable height, texture, and four-season interest to borders, privacy plantings, and large beds in USDA Zones 5–9.
Botanical Name
Miscanthus sinensis ‘NCMS1’ — marketed as My Fair Maiden™ Maiden Grass; Plant Patent PP26,387.
Plant Type & Habit
Clump-forming, herbaceous ornamental grass with a refined upright vase habit and softly arching, cascading leaves.
Mature Size
Typically reaches about 6–8 ft tall and 4–5 ft wide at maturity.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 5–9.
Light & Exposure
Full sun for best vigor, fullness, and plume production.
Soil & Water
Easily grown in average, evenly moist, well‑drained loam. Water deeply and regularly the first season to establish; once established, it tolerates moderate dry spells.
Plumes & Bloom Season
Fall display of tall, silvery‑white plumes that glisten above the foliage, adding height and movement late in the season.
Foliage & Texture
Fine‑textured, arching green blades that create an elegant, kinetic presence; handsome even before plumes emerge.
Uses & Landscape Ideas
- Privacy screens and living backdrops with light‑catching plumes.
- Mixed borders with shrubs and perennials for contrast and structure.
- Erosion control on banks and large beds where dense clumps stabilize soil.
Maintenance & Pruning
In late winter to very early spring, cut clumps to ~3 in. above ground before new growth emerges. Feed lightly if soils are lean; otherwise low maintenance.
Non‑Invasiveness & Seed Set
Selected to be nearly sterile with a notably low seed set for reduced reseeding—an excellent alternative to older, more seedy selections.
Planting & Spacing
Plant at the same depth as in the pot; space clumps 4–6 ft apart for stand‑alone specimens or continuous screens, allowing room for airflow and maintenance.
Companion Ideas
Pairs beautifully with Ninebark (Physocarpus), Junipers (Juniperus), Potentilla, Asters, Geranium (cranesbill), and Nepeta (catmint) for multi‑season color and contrast.
Problem Solving & Toughness
Deer‑resistant, waterwise once established, and useful for coastal exposure and erosion control; overall an easy‑care landscape grass.
