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Miscanthus sinensis Little Miss

Little Miss Maiden Grass

  • »  Narrow arching blades emerge green in spring
  • »  Foliage transforms quickly to red and purple tones and intensifies in autumn
  • »  Bloom Time: July to November
  • »  Flower Type: Feathery panicles
  • »  Flower Colour: Red turning to silver-pink
  • »  Flower Height: 150 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 90-100 cm
  • »  Grass Type: Warm Season

1gal
$27.83
  • Category:Grasses
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:100-150 cm
  • Spread:100-125 cm
  • Bloom Color: Red
Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
Fast
Critter
Deer Resistant
Flowering Time
Summer
Lt. Sum-Fall
Fall
Habit
Clumping
Compact
Foliage Color
Green
Landscape uses
Border/edging
Rock garden
Screening (privacy)
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Miss'

Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions.

Miscanthus sinensis ‘Little Miss’ is a stunning variety of from German breeder client Klaus Menzel with more than a few outstanding qualities. 

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Miss'

Plants should be divided, in the spring, every few years, to maintain freshness. Foliage can be left standing all winter, however, it should be pruned early to mid-spring to make way for new growth.