Maiden Adagio Grass
Plant Bio:
Maiden adagio grass features hundreds of showy plumes held above the foliage emerge bronze-pink, fading to white. A dwarf plant with graceful, silvery green arching foliage that becomes a whirl of orange, gold, and burgundy in fall. Spectacular in mass plantings or mixed into perennial borders.
Watering Requirements
Regularly – once or twice weekly for first three months after planting. Once established, it rarely requires water. Aim for 1” per week.
Feeding Requirements
Once a year with a balanced slow-release fertilizer. Apply in spring.
Pruning Time & Tips
Annually in late winter or very early spring. Cut to 6” above the ground for a clean and fresh look each year.
Common Pests & Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Aphids, Fungus Gnat Larvae and Anthracnose.
Maturity
5’ x 3’
Troubleshooting:
If you notice your plant is particularly slow growing and you see yellowing and twisting of the stems, you may have miscanthus mealybugs. The bug colony looks like a white, powdery, waxy material, and little bug droppings are a telltale sign.
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