Miscanthus (Maiden Grass; Eulalia Grass; Silver Grass)

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• Warm season grasses.
  
• Some of the most showy and beautiful of the ornamental grasses.
  
• Hot dry site, humidity and salt tolerant.
• Flowers emerge as silky tassels and mature to fluffy plumes.
  
• New growth later in spring.
• Seed heads provide winter interest. 
• As an accent, specimen or in a small grouping.
  
• Use in borders, meadows, wild gardens, naturalized areas and water gardens.

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​sinensis 'Graziella'

• Slightly upright, arching shape
• Blooms earlier than most Miscanthus
• White flowers to silvery-white plumes
• Copper red fall foliage, straw beige in winter
• Pampas Grass look
• ​Excellent screen
• Height with bloom - 7 feet
• 5' H x 3' W
• Bloom time: Late Summer-Fall

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Pennisetum 'Jambalaya'

Miscanthus 'Morning Light'

Miscanthus purpurescense

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​sinensis 'Little Zebra' (dwarf zebra grass) 

• Dwarf variety
• Compact, upright form
• Horizontally-banded foliage
• ​Reddish purple plumes change to creamy tan
• Great for small gardens, patios and decks
• Fits well between other perennials
• 3' H x 3' W
• Bloom time: Late Summer
• ​PP 13008

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Miscanthus 'Morning Light'

Panicum 'Shenandoah'

Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifoia

Calamagrostis 'Overdam'

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​sinensis 'Morning Light'

• Rounded, upright habit; vase-shaped
• Narrow green foliage edged in ivory
• Tolerates light shade and maintains form
• Blooms later than most Miscanthus
• Perfect addition to a white garden
• Height with bloom - 6 feet
• 5' H x 3' W
• Bloom time: Late Summer-Fall

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Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurascens'

Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster'

Miscanthus 'Graziella'

Panicum 'Northwind'

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​sinensis 'Purpurascens'

• Outstanding fall color
• Pair with fall blooming perennials
• Makes for great autumn show
• Bloom time: late summer
• ​4' H x 3' W

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Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'

Panicum 'Heavy Metal'

Andropogon 'Blackhawks'