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Miscanthus sinensis Adagio
Adagio Maiden Grass (Dwarf Maiden Grass)
A dwarf cultivar with silvery-red inflorescence, turning white with maturity. The upright clumps display thin, silver-gray foliage which take on shades of orange and gold in the fall.
- » Fine silver-green arching leaves turn shades of orange and gold in the fall
- » Bloom Time: August to late fall
- » Flower Type: Feathery panicles
- » Flower Colour: Light pink turning to white
- » Flower Height: 150 cm
- » Foliage Height: 100-125 cm
- » Grass Type: Warm Season
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Birds |
Growth Rate
| • | Fast |
Attributes
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Dried Flower/Foliage |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Fall Color |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio'
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.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio'
This is a good cultivar for a smaller garden, adding texture and softness to the landscape. Plants should be divided, in spring, every few years, to maintain freshness. Foliage can be left standing all winter, however, it should be pruned early spring to make way for new growth.