Bowood Farms
4605 Olive Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63108

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Miscanthus sinensis 'Malepartus'

Miscanthus sinensis (Maiden Grass)

Maiden Grass

Large arching pink-purple plumes turning silver. Foliage is bronze in late summer.

Growing & Maintenance Tips

Prefers moist, rich soil in full sun. Japanese silver grass makes an effective tall ackground, hedge,or screen. Its large-flowering accent provides exceptional fall color. Well suited to water gardens at or near the water's edge.

Interesting Information

From Greek mischos, stalk, and anthos, flower referring to the stalk spikelets. this is a robust grower and drought tolerant.


Plant Type
Ornamental Grass

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Bloom Color
Pink

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Foliage Color
Feathery Burgundy-Bronze


Height
6-7 Feet


Spread
3-4 Feet


USDA Hardiness Zone
5 to 9

Showy Coneflower

Rudbeckia fulgida

(Showy Coneflower 'Viette's Little Suzy')

Rosa x

(Shrub Rose 'Winter Sunset')

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
Sun
Soil Moisture Preference
Medium
Wildlife/Disease Resistance
Rabbit Resistant
Deer Resistant
Bloom Color
Pink
Season of Interest (Flowering)
August
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Fall
Attributes
Winter Interest
Cut Flower
Fall Color