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Maiden Grass, Miscanthus Sinensis ‘Gracillimus’

Big Bluestem

Full Sun, Warm-season

This variety of Miscanthus is considered the standard of the species and has been in use for a long time. It gets quite tall at maturity and has lovely arching blooms in the fall.


Advertised HeightAdvertised Zone

82-120”

5

YearHeight/Width
Year 136”/18”
Year 256”/18”
DatePictures
September 2007Big Bluestem
February 2008Big Bluestem
October 2008Big Bluestem
September 2009Big Bluestem
November 2009Big Bluestem