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Miscanthus sinensis 'Malepartus'

Malepartus' Maiden Grass

Malepartus' Maiden Grass

Format

Exposure

  • Sun
  • Partial shade
  • Light shade

Rusticity

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Bloom time

  • Fall

  • Fall foliage
  • Privacy screen
  • Gives verticality to gardens
  • Feather-like flower ears
  • Attracts and feeds birs

Ornamental herbaceous perennial with narrow leaves and feathery inflorescences in persistent autumn in winter.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
24 - 36 in.
Spread
36 - 48 in.
Height
48 - 72 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Upright

Flowering colours:

  • Purple
  • Silver

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Low to moderate watering

Maintenance:

  • Easy once established. Can be pruned in spring to remove dead stems.

Soil requirement:

  • Well drained
  • Fertile
  • Fresh
  • moist
  • rich
  • deep

Features

Resistance:

  • White-tailed deer
  • Diseases
  • Drought

Attract:

  • Birds

Use:

  • Screen in flowerbeds
  • Focal point

Attribute:

  • Autumn flowering
  • persistent in winter

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