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Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Miss' PP28849

Also Known As

  • Little Miss Maiden Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Miss' PP28849 plant details

Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Miss' PP28849 is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with burgundy, green and red foliage. In summer cream, pink and tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular 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 'Little Miss' PP28849

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy, green and red
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: cream, pink and tan blooms in summer
Uses: border plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Miss' PP28849

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Miss' is a striking dwarf maiden grass with broad foliage striped with white midribs that grows to only 3 feet tall. In fall it takes on rich colours of burgundy and red which are much more pronounced than 'Purpurascens' and is topped by creamy pink flowers. Miscanthus are one of the best grasses for year-round beauty: new green shoots in the spring become tall linear leaves that form an elegant clump by midsummer. Attractive flowers emerge in fall. In winter the leaves turn straw colour. Deer resistant.

Gardening facts about Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Miss' PP28849 plant

How to Grow Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Miss' PP28849

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • pink
    • tan
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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