Maiden Grass plant profile
Miscanthus sinensis
A perennial grass for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Maiden Grass
Maiden grass is a clumping deciduous perennial grass. NC State directs you to cut the foliage down in late winter or early spring, just before or as new blades begin to appear, so set out new plants as that spring growth resumes. Note that NC State lists this species as invasive in North Carolina and suggests native alternatives; choose a low-fertility or sterile cultivar where seeding is a concern.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Maiden Grass in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 72 to 144 in apart
- Hardiness
- Zones 5a to 9bFind my hardiness zone
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Miscanthus sinensis (Maiden Grass)
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (NC State Extension). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.