Maiden Grass

Miscanthus sinensis · Ornamental grass

Maiden Grass is a moderate-growing ornamental grass, hardy in USDA zones 4-9, that matures to about 4–9 ft × 3–6 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-dry soil. Expect silver, pink and red blooms in winter and summer. It attracts small mammals and songbirds, stands up well to deer and drought and dry soil.

USDA zones

4-9

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

4–9 ft × 3–6 ft

Spacing

6–12 ft

Growth rate

Medium

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-dry, Occasionally-wet, Very-dry

Foliage

Green, Variegated, White

Bloom color

Silver, Pink, Red, White

Bloom season

Winter, Summer

Attracts

Small mammals, Songbirds

Tough against

Deer, Drought, Dry soil, Humidity, Salt, Wet soil, Wind

Watch out for

Invasive in some areas, Spreads weedily

Native to

Eastern Asia