Red Chief Maiden Grass

Red Chief Maiden Grass
Miscanthus sinensis 'Red Chief'
 
Deep Burgundy Red Plumes in Autumn
Yellow and Red Fall Foliage
Very Versatile mid-sized Maiden Grass
 
Very Low-Maintenance
 
Drought-Tolerant
 
Deer-Resistant
 
Clumping Grass: Non-spreading
 
Warm-Season Grass: Warm-season grasses put on most of their growth in the heat of summer. They remain dormant until temperatures reach 15-20 degrees celcius.
 
Flower Bloom Time: Fall
 
Features:
Rich Burgundy Red Plumes in Autumn
Fine Textured Arching Green Foliage
Foliage turns shades of Yellow and Red in Autumn
Plumes and Foliage Sway Gracefully in the Slightest Breeze
Drought-Tolerant once established
Deer and Rabbit Resistant
Heat-Tolerant
Pollution-Tolerant
Deadheading Not Necessary
Very Low-Maintenance
 
Zone: 5 (-29 Celcius)
 
Plant Type: Perennial
 
Height: 36-48 Inches (3-4ft)
 
Spread: 36-48 Inches (3-4ft)
 
Spacing: 36-48 Inches (3-4ft)
 
Habit: Rounded/Arching
 
Light Requirement:
Sun (at least 6 hours direct sunlight)
 
Soil:
Clay
Loam (Silt)
Sand
 
Drainage:
Moist but Well-Drained
 
Uses:
Border/Edging
Raised flower beds or pots
Cut Flower
Dried Flower
Grass
Landscape
Mass Planting
Specimen
 
Red Chief Maiden Grass is a warm-season grass. Warm-season grasses put on most of their growth in the heat of summer. They reach their mature height by late summer to fall after they push up their showy plumes. These grasses provide excellent winter interest. Leave their foliage in place throughout winter and then cut the clumps of grass to 6 inches above ground before new shoots appear late spring. Divide warm-season grasses in spring to transplant to another area if desired.
 
Care:
Very easy to grow. Keep well-watered the first year to establish a strong root system. Apply an all-pupose fertilizer in spring (after pruning or planting) when new growth appears.
 
If growing in pots, more watering will be required. In the heat of summer, daily deep watering is recommended. In winter, water once a month to keep the plants from dehydrating due to frost.