Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gracillimus’
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Miscanthus sinensis Gracillimus forms a tall arching fountain of narrow silver-midrib leaves beneath copper-to-silver autumn plumes.
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Description
Miscanthus sinensis Gracillimus is a large warm-season grass forming a dense, rounded fountain of fine arching foliage.
Narrow green blades carry a bright silver midrib, then turn yellow, orange, and straw-brown as cold weather arrives.
Late copper-red panicles rise above the clump, mature into silky silver-white plumes, and remain structural through winter.
Grow in full sun and moist, well-drained soil, cut back before spring growth, and check regional invasive-plant guidance before planting.
Additional information
| Height | 120 cm – 215 cm |
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| Spread | 90 cm – 180 cm |
| Flowering months | August, September, October |
| Synonyms | Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus' |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Propagation | Divide the crown in spring, preferably every three to four years to prevent center dieback. |
| Pests | Miscanthus mealybug can stunt growth by living inside stems. |
| Diseases | Miscanthus blight and leaf rust may attack the blades and sheaths. |
| Pruning | Leave foliage and plumes standing for winter interest and crown protection, then cut close to the ground in late winter before new shoots appear; remove seedheads where escape is a concern. |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | no |
| Watering instructions | Maintain medium moisture in fertile soil while ensuring free drainage. |
| Sunlight instructions | Give full sun for the strongest stems and most reliable flowering. |
| Color flower autumn | Purple, Red, White, Brown, Silver |
| Color flower summer | Purple, Red |
| Color flower winter | White, Brown, Silver |
| Aspect | South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Round, Upright, Arching |
| Suggest planting location | Flowering borders, Cut flower use, Coastal conditions, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens |
| Type | Grass |
| Use for | Structural, Cutting Garden, Screen |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Gracillimus Maiden Grass, Gracillimus Eulalia Grass, Japanese Silver Grass, Chinaschilf 'Gracillimus' |
| Blomidon Item No | C484, MO23020750, Z1MISSIG0001G, Z1MISSIG0002G |