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| Category: Grass |
| Family: Poaceae (Gramineae) (Grasses) |
| Origin: China (Asia) |
| Flower Color: Brown |
| Bloomtime: Fall |
| Height: 2-3 feet |
| Width: 3-4 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: < 0 °F |
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio' (Dwarf Maiden Grass) - This warm season grass is the diminutive form of the Maiden Grass or Japanese Silver Grass, Miscanthus sinensis. It forms 2-3 feet tall clumps of thin (3/8" wide) silver-green foliage and late season bronzy flower-plumes that rise above the foliage to 4 to 5 feet tall. In cool climates the foliage has a late fall seasonal change of color turning orange, gold and burgundy. Hardy to USDA zone 5-6 (-20 °F) with some mulch protection required in zone 5. Plant in full sun to light shade and water regularly. Selected by Kurt Blumel. Often compared to and noted as superior to the popular cultivar 'Yaku Jima'. The name Miscanthus was given to this genus of perennial grasses native to Japan and the Philippines by the 19th century Swedish botanist Nils Johan Andersson. It comes from the Greek words 'miskos' which means "stem" or "stalk" and 'anthos', meaning "flowers" in reference to the seed heads having stalked spikelets.
The information that is presented on this page is based on research we have conducted about this plant in our library and from reliable online sources. We also consider observations we have made of it in the nursery's garden and in other gardens we have visited, as well how it performs in our nursery crops out in the field. We incorporate comments that we receive from others as well and welcome getting feedback from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if they know of cultural information that would aid others in growing Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio'. |
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