Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Kitten'

Also Known As

Little Kitten Eulalia

Plant type

grass / grass like

size

H: 12"-36"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Kitten' plant details

Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Kitten' is a deciduous grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue and green foliage. In fall, summer and winter cream flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Kitten'

Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in fall, summer and winter
Uses: container plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Kitten'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer, erosion, heat, humidity, pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Thin, fine textured silvery green leaves create a neat mound 24-30” tall and 18” wide…flower stems in fall are sparkling silver and wave above the foliage in the breeze. Easy to grow in a sunny spot with weekly water; small enough for a pot; nice en masse! Deer resistant. Take me home…meow! I don’t need a litter box…

By: Secret Garden Growers

Zn 5.Narrow green foliage turning gold in the fall

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Tiny mounts of thin silver-green foliage that are topped in the fall by silvery fan like plumes. Blooms September through October.

By: Garden World

Originating as a Miscanthus 'Yaku Jima' seedling, 'Little Kitten' is a pleasingly bushy mound; its compact form is just right for those who want the drama of ornamental grasses in an intimate setting. Thin, silver-green wiry leaves are decorated in fall by an elegantly spare show of small, silvery plumes. Plant en masse with Eryngium variifolium.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Just what arrowhead needs, cute, dwarf, no not another kitten, we tend to be a bit overrun but not with bunnies or chipmunks or mice, and hey as the food supply dwindles they are starting to catch moles. ZONE 5

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A compact, narrow leafed variety to 3' tall with rich green leaves and silver-white infrequent flowers. Excellent in smaller gardens and a favorite here planted with dawn redwood.

By: Native Sons

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Photo of Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Kitten' flower by Karl Gercens III

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By: Karl Gercens III

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Gardening facts about Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Kitten' plant

How to Grow Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Kitten'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- pollution tolerant
- erosion control
- verticillium wilt resistant