Miscanthus sinensis 'Yaku Jima'

Also Known As

Dwarf Japanese Silver Grass
Yaku Jima Dwarf Maiden Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Miscanthus sinensis 'Yaku Jima' plant details

Miscanthus sinensis 'Yaku Jima' is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Miscanthus sinensis 'Yaku Jima'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: compact, fall color, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Miscanthus sinensis 'Yaku Jima'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Yaku Jima' is a dwarf maiden grass with narrow, light green blades which turn reddish brown in fall. The compact clumps to 3-4 feet tall and wide provide a wonderful fine texture in the mid to back border. Tiny buff flowers with reddish highlights appear in tassel-like inflorescences above the foliage in late summer to fall later turning silver. Miscanthus sinensis is one of the best grasses for year-round beauty in the garden. In winter the foliage and flowers turn straw-coloured but persist until spring. Shear plants to the ground just before new growth emerges in spring. Deer resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

An exceptional Japanese variety, this dwarf clumper provides the lovely feathery, silver-pink , fall-into-winter flowers but in a 3' ?package?, rather than 8'!; wonderful as a fountain or bonsai companion. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Resembles a dwarf 'Gracillimus' with fine foliage and coppery flowers that rise just above the leaves in early fall. Clump forming fine-textured foliage that turns reddish-brown in the fall. It turns a tawny color in winter and remains ornamental until spring.

By: Garden World

Used as a catch-all name for any number of compact, narrow leafed plants, 'Yaku Jima' describes a a small plant that is generally less than 4 or 5' tall. Selected from the island of the same name in Japan, plants of this name carry silvery-white blossoms and have a compact, rounded habit. A good choice for small gardens.

By: Native Sons

Finely textured foliage provides the perfect backdrop for reddish-golden fall inflorescences, often rising only to the height of the foliage. The leaves turn mahogany in the fall heightening the show. And this variety grows only to 5'.