Nursery grown

Dwarf Maiden Grass

Name: Dwarf Maiden Grass
Brand: Dwarf Maiden Grass

Miscanthus sinensis (dwarf cultivar, most commonly sold as 'Adagio'; some nurseries use 'Yaku Jima' or similar compact selections)

Dwarf Maiden Grass, Nursery-Grown and Ready to Plant

$19.99 Quart

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Blooms in late summer and fall, extending garden color into autumn
Deer resistant, with moderate drought tolerance once established
Dwarf size is perfect for borders, containers, and smaller landscapes

Secure checkoutShips in its nursery containerGrowing guides included

About this plant

Dwarf Maiden Grass is a compact ornamental grass that brings late-season color and texture to borders, containers, and mass plantings. Reaching 3-4 feet, it produces silvery coppery-pink plumes in late summer through fall while foliage turns golden tan to bronze. Hardy in zones 5-9, it thrives in full sun and tolerates a range of soils. Maiden grass can self-seed into wild areas in parts of the eastern and southeastern US, so check your state's invasive plant list before planting.

Your plant arrives as a nursery-grown clump ready to install in the garden or container. On arrival, water deeply to settle the soil. Place in full sun (or light part shade if needed). Water regularly until established, typically over the first few weeks. Once settled, it's moderate drought-tolerant and needs little ongoing fuss.

Does Dwarf Maiden Grass fit your yard?

Compact for a maiden grass, it still wants six hours of sun.

Low hedge

Space plants 2 to 3 feet apart for a loose, low screen along a boundary.

Focal clump

A single clump in full sun reads as a focal point at 3 to 4 feet.

Dry bed

After one or two seasons it handles drought well, so a hot, dry bed suits it.

Big planter

Its dwarf size suits large patio containers beside rudbeckia or sedum.

Not ideal for: Flowering and form suffer in part shade, so use full sun spots only.

Good to know: Maiden grass can escape into wild areas in the eastern and southeastern US, so check its status locally.

Dwarf Maiden Grass at a glance

Botanical name	Miscanthus sinensis (dwarf cultivar, most commonly sold as 'Adagio'; some nurseries use 'Yaku Jima' or similar compact selections)
Plant type	ornamental grass (warm-season, clump-forming perennial grass)
USDA zones	5-9
Mature height	3-4 ft in foliage; 4-5 ft including bloom plumes (varies by cultivar)
Mature width	2-3 ft
Sun	full sun; tolerates light part shade but flowering and form are best in full sun
Water	average moisture; regular water until established, then moderate drought tolerance
Bloom time	late summer into fall (roughly August-October, earlier than standard-size Miscanthus)
Bloom color	coppery-pink to silvery-white plumes, fading to buff/tan
Growth rate	moderate; reaches full clump size in about 1-2 ft of spread per year over 2-3 seasons, then holds steady
Deer resistance	high
Best planting time	spring after last frost is generally preferred; fall planting possible in milder zones

Container sizes explained

Quart / QT	A 4 inch pot, roughly one quart of soil. A young starter plant, the most economical way to buy several.
#1 / 1 Gallon	A trade one gallon pot (about 6.5 inches). One to two seasons older than a quart, with an established root system.
#3 / 3 Gallon	A trade three gallon pot (about 10 inches). A well-developed shrub or small tree, often 2 to 4 feet tall on arrival.

Questions before you buy

Which size should I choose?

The Quart suits edging and small containers. The #1 works for borders and specimen plantings. The #3 gives a fuller, faster-looking result; for mass planting, order multiples in the size that fits your space and budget.

When should I plant after it arrives?

Plant within a few days of arrival when possible. Unpack and water it well. If temperatures are extreme, place it in a sheltered spot for a day to acclimate.

How big will this grass get?

Dwarf Maiden Grass reaches 3-4 feet tall (4-5 feet with bloom plumes) and spreads 2-3 feet wide at maturity. It grows 1-2 feet of spread per year initially, reaching full size in about 2-3 years. Once mature, the clump holds steady.

Does it need full sun?

It thrives in full sun and flowers best there. It will tolerate part shade, but it needs at least 6 hours of direct sun, and too much shade can make it flop open. For best color and flowering, locate it in full sun.

Which USDA zones is it hardy in?

This grass is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9, covering most climates from the northern United States through the South.

What's the first-year care like?

Water regularly during the first few weeks until established. Once the root system settles, taper watering; it's moderate drought-tolerant. A single spring application of balanced, slow-release fertilizer is usually sufficient. Expect a healthy clump as the season goes on.