Miscanthus sinensis - Maiden grass

About seventeen species of Miscanthus are native to warm regions of Africa and Asia. Maiden grass is a popular ornamental grass in Asia and the United States. Dozens of varieties have been selected on the basis of plant size, flower color and foliage color. Plants range from two to fourteen feet tall. Flowers are white, pink or bronze in color. Foliage may be a variety of shades of green and different widths. Foliage variegation includes lengthwise or cross stripes of white or yellow. Maiden grass has been reported to be weedy in some gardens further north but it does not seem to be a problem in northeast Florida.

This is an easy plant for northeast Florida. Grow in a sunny site with good drainage.