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Miscanthus "Adagio'
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio'
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.
USDA Zones: 5-9
Plant Specifications
Height
5 feet
Spread
3 feet
Bloom Color
White; Foliage: Green, Yellow
Planting and Care Tips
Plant
Easily grown in average, moist, well-drained, loamy soils. Cut foliage clumps back to three inches above the ground and apply fertilizer in late winter to early spring.
Feed
Late Winter to Early Spring
Water
Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, tolerates moderate dry spells.
Prune
Late winter or early spring, before new growth appears, by cutting the entire plant back to about 6 inches from the ground.
Exposure
Full sun, Partial sun