Add architectural structure and dynamic movement to your outdoor spaces with Nippon maiden grass! This compact ornamental grass stands out for its upright, tidy habit that holds its shape flawlessly all season long. Slender green leaves ripple gracefully in the slightest breeze before turning to radiant copper and golden hues in the fall. In late summer, silky pinkish-silver plumes rise well above the foliage, delivering a refined display that persists right through winter. An outstanding choice for modern borders, low screens, and accent plantings!
Characteristics
Foliage : Deciduous, narrow, and arching blades of bright green accented by a distinct white midrib, turning vibrant shades of gold and copper in autumn.
Flowering : Feathery, silky flower plumes emerging with soft pink hues and maturing into luminous silvery-white tassels that remain attractive all winter.
Light : Full sun to promote sturdy upright stems and maximize flower plume production.
Habit : Upright, compact, and densely clumping.
Growth : Moderate, forming a dense tussock reaching 1.2 to 1.5 m in height with plumes, for a spread of about 60 to 90 cm.
Soil : Adapts readily to all well-drained, fertile, moist soils; tolerates clay or sandy loam as long as standing water is avoided.
Temperature : Hardy to zone 4.
Resistance : Naturally repels white-tailed deer as well as hare and rabbit; provides notable tolerance to strong winds, summer heat, drought, and common diseases.
Use
Types of use : Plant in mixed perennial borders, along walkways, as an informal low hedge, in groupings, or in large containers to bring height to sunny patios.
Decorative advantages : Provides fine texture, graceful movement, and four-season visual interest that enlivens the garden through snowy winters.
Maintenance
Watering : Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system; reduce watering once established, as it handles dry spells with ease.
Fertilization : Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer or top-dress with rich organic compost around the base in early spring.
Pruning : Cut back the entire clump to 10 to 15 cm above ground in early spring before fresh green shoots emerge; leave dried foliage and plumes intact through winter for seasonal texture and crown insulation.
Planting : Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball, position the plant level with the surrounding soil, backfill with loosened soil, and mulch generously to retain root zone moisture.
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