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Common name: "Sarabande Maiden Grass"
Latin name:
Miscanthus sinensis 'Sarabande'

Sarbande Maiden Grass - Miscanthus sinensis
Zone: 4 - 9
Elevation to:
7000'

Growth habit:
Upright clump   
Max height:
4' - 5'
Spread: 4' - 5'

Flowers: Yes, August
Flower type: Plume above plant
Native to area: No
Sunshine:
Water: Pictured: Sarabande Maiden Grass Miscanthus sinensis 'Sarabande'
Photo: Missouri Botanic Gardens
Ornamental Grasses Cultivation: Plant Sarabande Maiden Grass in full sun in well drained, fertile soil. 

"Sarabande Maiden Grass" can grow into a large specimen... be sure to give it plenty of space. It tolerates dry conditions and poor soils quite well.

Propagation:
Can be grown from seed in a cold frame but the process is slow. For quicker results purchase pre-started plants at your local greenhouse. 

Once established Sarabande Maiden Grass can be dug and divided in the spring.

Pests ~ Diseases:
Rare.

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