What: Miscanthus sinensis “Gold Bar” sets the new standard for golden variegated ornamental grasses. This showstopper has a multitude of dramatic gold stripes that cut across the grass blades.

Size: This dwarf maiden grass grows to be 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide when mature. Care: Avoid excessive fertilizer and shade, or the plant can become floppy in late summer. Allow it to stand into ...

Miscanthus is a genus containing 17 species of rhizomatous perennial grasses, which are native to South Africa and East Asia. Maiden grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus') is one of the many ...

This maiden grass takes sun to part sun and moist or dry conditions. • M. s . 'Yaku Jima', at 2 to 3 feet, is a compact, fine-textured grass with showy silver-beige flowers carried 1 or 2 feet ...

Although many gardeners think of grass as that plant that has to mowed every week, there are many species of grass that rival any garden flower for beauty and grace. Many ornamental grasses have ...

Q: I am planning to use maiden grass, Miscanthus sinensis, as a screen between my house and a neighbor’s. Will it be OK to plant them in late September or better to wait until spring? Mary ...

Use maiden grass as a tall row or as specimen plants in full sun. Cut it down each spring to make room for new growth. Other Miscanthus sinensis selections to consider are zebra grass and ...

What native bushes should you plant next to your home’s foundation in Northeast Ohio? Updated: Jun. 12, ... and perhaps a tall grass like maiden grass (Miscanthus sinensis).