Adagio Maiden Grass

Adagio Maiden Grass brings graceful movement and silvery plumes to the landscape in a manageable, rounded form. Narrow green blades build a dense clump about 3 to 4 feet tall, while late-summer flower plumes open pinkish and can rise to about 5 feet before maturing to silvery white. Autumn foliage develops warm orange, gold, and burgundy tones, and the dried plumes can remain for winter interest. Plant in full sun and cut the clump back in late winter before new growth begins. Available for local pickup from Towns Edge Nursery.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio'
• Light: Full sun
• USDA zones: 5–9
• Mature size: 3–4 ft foliage; up to 5 ft with plumes tall × 3–4 ft wide
• Foliage: Deciduous; narrow green blades turn orange, gold and burgundy in fall
• Flowers / feature: Pink-tinged plumes aging silvery white
• Bloom / interest season: Late summer through winter
• Water: Average; drought tolerant once established
• Growth habit: Dense, rounded clumping grass with arching blades
• Landscape uses: Specimens, borders, mass plantings, screens, containers, winter interest
• Deer tolerance: Generally deer resistant, not deer-proof

Plant size and performance vary with climate, soil, pruning and care.