Miscanthus sinensis 'Yaku Jima'

Maiden Grass

Plant Type: Grass - Ornamental

FULL sun to MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade

Clump-forming foliage is green with a silver vein and arches gracefully downward. Tiny buffy flowers with red tinges emerge in fluffy panicles above the foliage in August-September. Panicles fade to silver in fall, but remain showy throughout winter. Foliage turns reddish-brown in fall fading to tan over winter. Yaku Jima is sometimes described in commerce as being a dwarf form of Miscanthus sinensis Gracillimus.

Height

3-4'

Spread

3-4'

Growth Habit

FILLER (mounded)

Landscape Application:

Winter interest.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Yaku Jima' Plant Care:

Prefers moist soil but tolerates dry soil. Also tolerates clay soil, drought, air pollution and Black Walnut trees.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 5 (-20/-10F)

Maiden Grass Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

MIDSEASON (May-June), LATE (July-frost)

Mid Season (May - June)

Late Season (July - frost)

Soil Moisture Needs

Moderate soil moisture.

Moderate