Miscanthus
'Purpurascens'
Flame Grass (Zone 5)
As its’ common name suggests, this grass has wonderful coloration. Light green
foliage turns a beautiful reddish-orange with the onset of cooler fall
temperatures. Magenta blooms turn to white as they age. Plants reach 4’ tall
when in flower and prefer dry conditions in full sun.
...............Available
in IMPACT container only.
Miscanthus sinensis ’Adagio’
Dwarf
Maiden Grass (Zone 5)
A Kurt Bluemel selection with narrow, silver-green foliage that grows 4' tall. The flowers open pinkish-silver in August and
mature to a nice creamy white. Plant in full sun and a moist rich garden soil.
...............Available
in IMPACT container only.
Miscanthus sinensis 'Gold Bar' (PP15193)
Maiden Grass (Zone 5)
A showy new selection from Joy Creek Nursery. This slow grower has bright-green
foliage that is heavily banded with creamy-yellow stripes from the base of the
plant to the tips of the leaves. In fall, burgundy flowers appear just above the
foliage. Slowly grows to a mature height ranging from 3-5' in full sun and a
moist but well-drained soil.
...............Available in
IMPACT container only.
Miscanthus sinensis ’Gracillimus’
Maiden
Grass (Zone 5)
Reliably hardy in
zone 5, Maiden grass grows 5-6' with narrow green foliage with a silver center stripe. The copper colored flowers appear in
September and mature to a nice silvery color that persists into winter. Plant in full sun and a rich garden soil. Great in masses
and screens!
...............Available in
IMPACT container only.
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Little Kitten’
Dwarf Maiden Grass (Zone 5)
'Little Kitten' is a beautiful dwarf
selection growing to only 2’. The fine green foliage grows in a tight compact
mound. The shorter habit makes it more easily used in a variety of confined
garden situations. Because of its' small stature it does not flop or open up.
Fan shaped plumes are produced in August and reach about 3’. Prefers full sun
with drier soils. As with most other ornamental grasses with showy plumes, these
plants should be cut back in early spring so their form can add interest to the
winter garden.
...............Available in
IMPACT container only.
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Little Zebra’ (PP13008)
Maiden Grass (Zone
5)
In our continuing search for good new plants we have come upon this new
selection with at least three desirable traits. First it flowers late so that
spread from seed should not be a problem. Second, the yellow banding remains
attractive (visible) all season on the narrow, dark green leaves. Third, it is a dwarf selection growing to only
40” tall so flop should not be a problem either. Its flowers that appear in
Late-season are reddish purple and useful in many garden settings.
...............Available in
1-Quart and IMPACT
containers.
Miscanthus sinensis ’Morning Light’
Japanese
Silver Grass (Zone 5)
A variegated selection that has an overall finely textured, silver-gray appearance. The flowers are bronze colored when
opening in Mid-season and mature to gray and persist into winter. 'Morning Light' grows 4-5' tall in full sun and a moist garden
soil.
...............Available in
IMPACT container only.
Miscanthus sinensis ’Variegatus’
Maiden Grass (Zone
5)
An old selection but still one of the best. Wide white striped foliage forms open clumps that grow 4-5’. The typical
Miscanthus flowers appear in August 1-2' above the foliage. Because of the foliage it is best to place this cultivar in a
part-shade area to prevent leaf scorch. In fall, the foliage turns a nice shade of tan and adds additional interest to the garden.
...............Available in IMPACT container
only.
Dwarf
Maiden Grass (Zone 5)
Maiden
Grass (Zone 5)
Maiden Grass (Zone
5)
Japanese
Silver Grass (Zone 5)
Maiden Grass (Zone
5)