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Miscanthus sinensis Nippon

Nippon Maiden Grass

This selection has finely textured, green foliage with a silver midrib, forming an upright clump with bright burgundy flower plumes.

  • »  Green leaves with a silver midrib arch gracefully on sturdy upright stems
  • »  Foliage turns shades of red and bronze in the fall
  • »  Grass forms a tight upright arching clump
  • »  Bloom Time: July to October
  • »  Flower Type: Feathery panicles
  • »  Flower Colour: Burgundy turning creamy-white
  • »  Flower Height: 125 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 90-100 cm
  • »  Grass Type: Warm Season

1gal
$25.38
  • Category:Grasses
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:90-125 cm
  • Spread:100-125 cm
  • Bloom Color: Burgundy
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Fast
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Dried Flower/Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
• Fall Color
• Heat Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
• Fall
Habit
• Clumping
• Dwarf
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Rock garden
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Miscanthus sinensis 'Nippon'

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 'Nippon'

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.