Graziella Maiden Grass

Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis ‘Graziella’

Common Name: Graziella Maiden Grass

Mature Height and Width:
4–5' tall × 3–4' wide (foliage)
6–7' tall in bloom

Growth Habit: Upright, vase-shaped ornamental grass with strong vertical structure and arching upper blades. Forms a dense clump with a narrow base and slightly flaring crown. Moderate growth rate.

Foliage Description: Fine-textured, narrow green blades with a subtle silvery midrib. Foliage maintains clean vertical lines through summer before developing soft tan tones in fall.

Flower Description: Tall, soft tan to creamy plumes held above foliage. Plumes are feathery and full but not overly heavy, aging to a light buff color.

Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall

Fall Color: Foliage transitions to golden-tan tones, with plumes persisting into winter.

Light Requirements: Full sun for strongest vertical habit and best flowering.

Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–9

Notable Landscape Uses:
Specimen grass in open lawn; driveway island plantings; large mixed borders; privacy screens; seasonal structure in modern landscapes; fall interest focal point; mass plantings.

Deer Resistance: High
Ornamental grasses, including Miscanthus, are rarely browsed by deer. Established clumps typically sustain minimal damage even in higher-pressure areas in Zones 5–7.