Miscanthus 'Gracilas'

Gracefully arching, 4- to 5-foot clumps of silvery-green leaves give way to feathery, flowering stems - a favorite subject of Japanese paintings. It creates year-long interest in back of the border or combined with shrubs. This carefree, vigorous grass likes full sun and adapts to almost any growing conditions, including heavy clay, well-drained sandy soils, and hot, dry areas, making it one of the best ornamental grasses for the low-maintenance garden.