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Miscanthus Gracillimus Shrub

Gracillimus Grass swaying in a field with trees in the background

A Miscanthus Gracillimus shrub with green leaves and tassel-like blossoms in fall, growing in front of a white building and situated in a mulched garden bed

Brown and copper toned flowers of mature Miscanthus Gracillimus growing in a backyard landscape, with more flowering grass in the background

Close up of copper-brown flower plumes of the miscanthus gracillimus grass.

Gracillimus grass with slender, copper brown plumes in full bloom situated in a front yard landscape

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Miscanthus Gracillimus Adds Fine Foliage, Striking Fall Plumes, and Winter Interest to Any Garden

Add Year-Round Texture and Graceful Movement with the Miscanthus Gracillimus Ornamental Grass

This long-revered grass, the Miscanthus Gracillimus shrub, has remained a popular staple as an ornamental piece in landscapes due to its graceful green leaves. The Miscanthus Gracillimus ornamental grass adds elegant texture, arching green blades with white midribs, and bronze fall color to landscapes. Late-season tassel-like plumes create a showy display, while its fine form offers visual movement in any setting.

This classically shaped ornamental grass features fine narrow foliage with white midribs and a medium-sized slender form in early spring. In the fall, it shows a bronze autumn color and will withstand harsh winters quite well. If left standing, Miscanthus sinensis gracillimus grass maintains winter interest with its silvery white foliate during the cold months.

Sometimes known as Eulalia grass or Japanese silver grass, this clump-forming grass with green blades will spread throughout your garden wherever you plant it.

This dwarf maiden grass cultivar produces tassel-like blossoms that appear in fall and feature a brownish color. Miscanthus Gracillimus grass is perfect for cut foliage in wedding bouquets or wreaths. The narrow foliage, gracefully rounded form, and spectacular fall colors make the Gracillimus miscanthus grass a favorite amongst landscapers and cottage gardens.

How to Care for Miscanthus Gracillmus

This plant does well in full sun to part shade and is easily grown in average medium, well-drained soil. Undoubtedly, this maiden grass is tolerant of a wide range of soils, even heavy clay or drained sandy soils.

The Gracillimus is fairly adaptable but will not tolerate excessive winter moisture well. However, it is tolerant of summer heat and humidity, drought tolerant, and deer resistant at maturity. If planted in shade, you may see growth vigorous with decreased flowering and a tendency to have long bloom periods of fine textured grass.

Grow this hardy warm season grass across the United States in USDA growing zones 5-10. The dwarf miscanthus grows 4 to 7 feet tall and 3 to 6 feet wide. Miscanthus Gracillimus grass is commonly seen growing in coastal areas because of its salt tolerance.

Why Buy from Perfect Plants?

Since 1980, Perfect Plants has been family-run in Florida, growing healthy, vibrant plants under expert care. Your Miscanthus Gracillimus will arrive well-rooted, professionally nurtured, and ready to thrive in your garden.

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Miscanthus Gracillimus is a striking ornamental grass that adds height, movement, and texture to a variety of landscape styles. Its fountain-like form complements mixed borders, naturalistic plantings, and contemporary garden designs while pairing beautifully with flowering perennials, rocks, and modern hardscapes.

Add vertical interest by using Miscanthus as a backdrop in mixed beds or along fences and walls.
Create movement in the garden with its graceful, arching foliage that sways beautifully in the wind.
Use as a focal point in front-yard plantings or modern landscapes where structure and texture matter.
Pair with flowering perennials to highlight contrasting colors and forms throughout the seasons.
Enhance naturalistic or meadow-style designs with its soft plumes and fine-textured foliage.

Can Miscanthus Gracillimus Grass Be Planted in Pots?

Yes, Miscanthus Gracillimus grows very well in pots and is an excellent option for patios, porches, decks, and balcony gardens. In containers, it offers the same graceful movement and upright form, creating instant height and architectural appeal in outdoor living areas. Place the pot in full sun or near-full sun, choose a large container with good drainage, and allow the grass to serve as a statement piece, a privacy screen, or a soft border around seating areas. Its tall, airy plumes and fine-textured foliage bring elegance and visual drama to any container arrangement.

Frame entryways
Create privacy around seating zones
Add architectural structure to balcony gardens

At Perfect Plants Nursery, we stand behind every tree, shrub, and flower we grow. Every order is protected by our 30-day plant guarantee, ensuring your plants arrive healthy and ready to thrive. For extra peace of mind, our optional 1-Year Extended Warranty covers your plants against death and disease for a full year. Unlike many online nurseries, Perfect Plants ships directly from our family-run farm, so you’re backed by growers who care about your success long after your plants leave our greenhouse. Grow with confidence knowing your investment is protected from the start.

Botanical Name

Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'