Maiden Grass

Maiden Grass

5 Gallon
$49.00
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Maiden Grass

Miscanthus transmorriso

A classic, graceful grass for year-round beauty and movement in the sun.

$49.00
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We specialize in plants grown and delivered in their original pots and soil.
Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

For local plant professionals, we’re always glad to connect and explore ways to support your customers.

Maiden Grass is a classic and beloved ornamental grass, prized for its graceful, fountain-like form and elegant, late-season plumes. Its narrow, arching green leaves turn a beautiful golden-tan in autumn and persist through winter, providing structure and movement. In late summer, silvery-pink flower plumes rise above the foliage, maturing to fluffy silver-white seeds that catch the light. This tough, adaptable grass is a four-season star for adding texture, privacy, and dynamic beauty to any sunny landscape.

Graceful, Fountain-Like Form: Forms a dense, upright clump of fine-textured, arching foliage that sways beautifully in the breeze, providing year-round structure.
Elegant Late-Season Plumes: Produces tall, feathery flower panicles in late summer that emerge pinkish and mature to silvery-white, persisting well into winter.
Exceptional Four-Season Interest: Offers green summer growth, stunning fall color (gold, orange, copper), attractive winter seed heads, and fresh spring foliage.
Extremely Tough and Adaptable: Thrives in full sun, tolerates a wide range of soils (including clay), and is drought, heat, and humidity tolerant once established.
Versatile Landscape Specimen: Ideal as a privacy screen, windbreak, specimen plant, or for mass planting in borders, slopes, or near water features.

Knowing how we measure the size?

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

  • A larger gallon size generally means:

    • A more established root system

    • A sturdier plant

    • Faster visual impact after planting

  • Example:

    • 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity

    • 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.


🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Ornamental trees

    • Feature plants

    • Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.

  • Why choose Multi:

    • Fuller, more sculptural appearance

    • Strong visual presence even at younger ages

    • Popular for design-focused landscapes


🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Shade trees

    • Street trees

    • Orchard and structural plantings

  • Why choose Stand:

    • Clean, classic tree form

    • Easier clearance for walkways and lawns

    • Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity


🌿 Choosing the Right Size

  • If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form

  • If you want long-term structure → Stand form

  • If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Quick facts
  • Features:Narrow, arching green leaves turning golden in winter. Produces fan-shaped pink flower plumes maturing to silvery-white, extending 1-2 feet above foliage.
  • Mature Height: 4-6 ft
  • Mature Width: 2-3 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
  • Light Needs: Full sun to part shade
  • Key Advantages:Showy seasonal plumes,Four-season interest,Tolerates both drought and wet conditions,Deer resistant
  • Landscape Uses:Privacy screening,Water garden edges,Erosion control on slopes,Cut flower arrangements
  • Special Care:Cut back to 6" in early spring,Divide every 3-4 years,Stake in windy areas
  • Seasonal Interest:Flowers: Late summer through winter,Foliage: Spring to winter
FAQs

Q: Is it invasive?
A: Many older cultivars of Miscanthus sinensis can self-seed aggressively and are considered invasive in parts of North America. It is crucial to select a sterile cultivar. Look for and plant only certified sterile varieties like 'Gracillimus', 'Morning Light', or 'Adagio'.

Q: When and how should I prune it?
A: Leave the foliage and plumes standing for winter interest. Cut the entire clump back to about 6-12 inches above the ground in late winter or early spring, just before new growth emerges.

Browse online or get recommendations

Shop by collection, or message us with photos and measurements of your space for tailored suggestions.

Place your order & schedule delivery

Choose your trees and preferred delivery window. Most Bay Area orders are delivered within about 10 business days, depending on routing and weather.

We deliver carefully to your property

Our drivers are trained to handle living plants, not just boxes. For many trees, we can set them in place near the planting site.

Grow with our ongoing support

You’ll receive basic care guidelines, and you can always reach out if you’re unsure about watering, fertilizing, or pruning.

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