Miscanthus Gracillimus

Exerting an unparalleled sense of motion, scale, and softness, Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus' is widely considered the absolute benchmark cultivar for large ornamental grasses. Another classic holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, it is beloved by designers for its tight, upright base and an incredibly dense, fountain-like crown of narrow foliage. The arching green blades are marked down the center with a crisp silver midrib, giving the entire grass a distinctively shimmering, fine-textured appearance.As summer draws to a close and September arrives, 'Gracillimus' comes into its peak glory. Slender stalks give rise to airy, fan-shaped coppery panicles that subtly dance in the breeze. As autumn chill settles in, both the foliage and the flower spikes mature into a magnificent bleached-straw color. This hardy perennial maintains its strict architectural form throughout strong winds and heavy snow, remaining a beautiful silhouette in the winter landscape before it is cut back to ground level in early spring. Thrives in moist, well-drained loams but tolerates sandy soil or heavy clay