Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'

Also Known As

Gracillimus Eulalia Grass

Plant type

grass / grass like

size

H: 4'-7'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus' plant details

Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus' is a fast-growing deciduous grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue and green foliage. In fall bronze and silver flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'

Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: bronze and silver blooms in fall
Uses: dried-arrangements, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A useful grass both as an accent plant or when used as a screen. The narrow dark green leaves have a silver midrib. Plumes will emerge a lovely coppery color and mature to a rich cream. You will enjoy the bright orange color of the foliage in fall.

By: Garden World

Narrow green leaves with a silver midrib which form a substantial, rounded, arching clump of foliage typically growing 4-6 feet tall and to 8 feet when in flower. Tiny reddish-copper flowers appear in tassel-like inflorescences above the foliage in late September, gradually turning silver. Blooms later than most Miscanthus cultivars. Flower plumes persist well into winter providing good winter interest. 'Gracillimus' is an old and very popular cultivar. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Graceful arching narrow foliage to 5' with silvery plumes rising 2' beyond the foliage. ZONE 5

By: Arrowhead Alpines

One of the oldest Miscanthus cultivars, this one posseses narrow, finely textured leaves colored silver by a band of silver-cream variegation along the midrib. Plants rise early from winter dormancy to 5' tall and form graceful, rounded mounds. The showy flowers open copper-rust in late summer or early fall, then quickly fade to silver and persist through winter. The handsome fall foliage is decorated with golden-orange tones. A strong selection.