Adagio Maiden Grass

Adagio Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio')

Adagio Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio') is a compact, upright ornamental grass prized for its fine-textured green foliage and graceful, narrow habit. This warm-season perennial adds vertical structure, texture, and seasonal interest to borders, mixed beds, and naturalistic landscapes.

Distinctive Features

'Adagio' forms dense clumps of slender, arching green leaves with a narrow profile that maintains a tidy appearance throughout the growing season. Its airy flower plumes emerge in late summer, adding soft movement and late-season color.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained soils; tolerates a range of soil types
• Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but tolerates short dry periods
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5�9

Ideal Uses

• Mixed Borders: Provides vertical structure and texture
• Accent Planting: Creates architectural focal points in garden beds
• Naturalistic Landscapes: Adds movement and seasonal interest
• Low-Maintenance Gardens: Suitable for a range of soil and moisture conditions
• Container Planting: Works well in large pots and patio settings

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Maintain moderate moisture; avoid prolonged drought
• Pruning: Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh growth
• Fertilizing: Apply balanced fertilizer in spring if needed
• Mulching: Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
• Protection: Prefers sheltered sites away from harsh winds

Why Choose Adagio Maiden Grass?

• Compact Upright Habit: Maintains tidy form in garden designs
• Fine-Textured Foliage: Adds elegance and texture
• Seasonal Flower Plumes: Provides late-season color and movement
• Versatile Growth: Suitable for various landscape uses
• Low Maintenance: Easy-care grass with minimal requirements

Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio' is a refined, low-maintenance ornamental grass that enhances landscapes with elegant form and seasonal beauty.