Maiden Grass
Miscanthus sinensis
Traits
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 16, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Maiden Grass
Japanese silver grass (Miscanthus sinensis) is a large, clumping ornamental grass native to eastern Asia, featuring arching, narrow leaves with a silvery midrib and showy feathery plumes in late summer through autumn. It is one of the most widely cultivated ornamental grasses, with hundreds of cultivars available. Starting at $14.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- Pink
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Clay, Acidic, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Bloom season.
Bloom season. Foliage may begin to change or drop.
Dormant — drops foliage.
Care essentials
Plant maiden grass in full sun for best foliage density and flower production. In Northeast Florida's intense heat, even moisture helps prevent browning of leaf tips, but light shade is tolerated.
Water regularly until established, then maiden grass is quite drought tolerant. During extended dry periods, deep occasional watering prevents tip burn in NE-FL's sandy soils.
Adaptable to most well-drained soils — sandy, loam, or clay — with slight acidity preferred. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring; cut the entire clump back to 4–6 inches before new growth emerges each spring.
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Common questions
Is Maiden Grass a good plant for St. Augustine?
Maiden Grass is a grass for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 4-8 feet × 3-6 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.