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Miscanthus sinensis Maiden Grass

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen


Release Date: 11/26/2023

Reviewed At: 10/31/2023

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fp405-1999

Agriculture

Abstract

This document provides a comprehensive overview of Miscanthus sinensis, commonly known as maiden grass. It describes the plant’s physical characteristics, including its height, spread, and fine-textured foliage, as well as its seasonal changes and ornamental features. The document highlights the plant’s adaptability to various soil types and its moderate drought tolerance. It also discusses the plant’s uses in landscaping, such as mass planting, border, and accent, and provides information on its propagation and maintenance1. Additionally, it mentions several cultivars of maiden grass, each with unique features, and notes that the plant has no serious pest or disease issues. Original publication date September 1999.

About this Publication

This document is FPS405, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date September 1999. Revised October 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Edward F. Gilman, professor emeritus; Ryan W. Klein, assistant professor, arboriculture; and Gail Hansen, professor, sustainable landscape design; Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

How to Cite

Gilman, E. (2007). Miscanthus sinensis Maiden Grass. EDIS, 2007(16). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fp405-1999

Authors

Edward F. Gilman
Edward F. Gilman

professor emeritus, Department of Environmental Horticulture

Ryan Klein
Ryan Klein
Specialist
University of Florida

assistant professor, arboriculture, UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences

Gail Hansen
Gail Hansen
Specialist
University of Florida

professor, sustainable landscape design, UF/IFAS Department of Horticultural Sciences

Contacts

Keighly Graves
Keighly Graves
staff
University of Florida

horticultural science specialist, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program

Claire Lewis
Claire Lewis
Specialist
University of Florida

state specialized agent II and director Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program, UF/IFAS Center for Land Use Efficiency

Wendy Wilber
Wendy Wilber
Specialist
University of Florida

state program coordinator and Extension agent IV, UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program

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