Adagio Maiden Grass: Soft Movement & Lasting Seasonal Color

Bring flowing texture to your landscape with Adagio Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio'). This compact maiden grass forms a graceful mound of arching, silvery-green foliage. In late summer, airy bronze-pink plumes rise above the leaves and gradually fade to white, creating a soft contrast to bold flowers and broad-leaved plants.

Imagine a grouping beside your patio or along a garden path, its foliage moving with the breeze and catching the afternoon light. As autumn arrives, orange, gold, and burgundy tones add another layer of color. Persistent dried plumes extend the display into winter, so the planting remains interesting after summer blooms have faded.

Why Choose Adagio?

• Compact, arching form: Adds fine texture and movement without the stature of larger maiden grass varieties.
• Pink-to-white plumes: Late-summer flowers mature into pale, airy accents.
• Rich fall color: Foliage develops warm shades of orange, gold, and burgundy.
• Winter interest: Leave dried plumes standing to enjoy their texture through the cooler months.
• Flexible design options: Use in mixed perennial borders, repeated accents, or mass plantings with room for each clump.

Growing Zones & Mature Size

• USDA hardiness zones: 5–9 for in-ground growing.
• Mature size: Allow approximately 4–5 feet of height, including flower plumes, and about 3 feet of width. Size varies with growing conditions.
• Light: Full sun is preferred; also tolerates partial sun.
• Seasonal habit: A warm-season, deciduous ornamental grass.

What You're Ordering

This listing offers a 3-gallon plant. Container size describes the offered nursery size, not mature height. Plan your planting space around the grass's mature dimensions so its arching foliage can develop naturally.

Planting & Care

Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water as the top 2 inches of soil dry, adjusting for rainfall and growing conditions. Cut back old foliage to approximately 6 inches before new spring growth begins, leaving dried foliage and plumes in place through winter if desired.

Choose Adagio Maiden Grass to add graceful movement, soft plumes, and a warm autumn finish to your garden.