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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.