Grass 3c
(Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio')
Adagio Maiden Grass features dainty plumes of pink flowers rising above the foliage in late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. The white seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from early fall to late winter. Its grassy leaves are silver in color. The foliage often turns yellow in fall. The olive green stems can be quite attractive.
Adagio Maiden Grass is an herbaceous perennial grass with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition.
This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. It has no significant negative characteristics.
(Miscanthus sinensis 'Cabaret')
Cabaret Maiden Grass is primarily grown for its highly ornamental fruit. The silver seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from early fall to late winter. Its attractive grassy leaves are dark green in color with showy creamy white variegation. The foliage often turns yellow in fall. It features bold plumes of coral-pink flowers rising above the foliage in late summer. The tan stems can be quite attractive.
Cabaret Maiden Grass is an herbaceous perennial grass with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other garden plants with finer foliage.
This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. It has no significant negative characteristics.
(Miscanthus sinensis 'Dixieland')
Dixieland Maiden Grass features bold plumes of pink flowers rising above the foliage in late summer. Its attractive grassy leaves are green in color with showy white variegation. The foliage often turns yellow in fall. The silver seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from early fall to late winter. The tan stems can be quite attractive.
Recommended for:
- Vertical Accent
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use
- Groundcover
(Miscanthus sinensis 'NCMS1')
This variety produces a dense, upright, vase shaped clump of finely textured foliage; a profusion of feathery bronze plumes rise above in fall, and produce stunning silvery-white seedheads; nearly sterile, has a low seed set; great winter interest.
My Fair Maiden™ Maiden Grass is an herbaceous perennial grass with an indistinguished habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.
This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.