Miscanthus 'Gracillimus' is a popular ornamental grass prized for its fine textured green blades and elegant fountain like form. Narrow leaves with a silvery midrib ripple gracefully in the breeze, with coppery flower plumes appearing late summer, aging to silver through fall and winter for extended garden interest. Height & Spread: 60 - 84 in x 36 - 48 in Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall Light Requirements: Full sun Soil Preference: Well drained, moderately fertile soil Watering Needs: Moderate; more frequent in heat or drought Deer Resistance: Deer resistant Native Status This cultivar is derived from Miscanthus sinensis, native to East Asia. It is widely cultivated in ornamental gardens worldwide. WILDLIFE & INSECTS Birds Provides winter shelter for finches, wrens, and other small birds when left uncut through the cold months. Spacing & Landscape Use Spacing Recommendations Space 36 - 48 in apart to allow room for arching foliage and full form development. Landscape Placement Excellent in perennial borders, mixed grass groupings, or as a graceful standalone accent. Adds seasonal texture and motion in urban or suburban gardens. Companion Plants Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender) - Brings fragrance and a rounded form to balance Miscanthus's verticality. Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb' - Offers bright yellow flowers and fine foliage that echoes the texture of Miscanthus. Salvia nemorosa 'May Night' - Deep purple flower spikes contrast beautifully with green foliage. Agastache 'Blue Fortune' - Tall spikes and pollinator activity pair well with ornamental grasses. Gaura lindheimeri - Adds fluttering white or pink flowers to complement the airy movement of grass plumes.
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