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- Q.MAIDEN GRASS – Miscanthus Sinensis Gracillimus - When and if, should I prune back MAIDEN GRASS?? It is 1yr old.
- Q.Dead Or Alive - should the little zebra maiden grass I planted last year be greening by now?
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August 29, 2011Q.Maiden Grass
When is the best time to replant and/or separate Maiden grasses?
Answered by
Nikki on
August 30, 2011
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
September 28, 2012Q.Maiden Grass Won’t Bloom
My Maiden Grass did not bloom this year. I think I am infested with grubworms, so therefore the skunks are feasting on our lawn. Could the grubworms be feasting on my Maiden Grass? Do you think the Maiden Grass will bloom next year?
- Answered by
Nikki on
September 29, 2012
Certified ExpertA.For issues with grass plumes, this article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/ornamental-grass/no-plumes-on-ornamental-grass.htm
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Anonymous on
June 4, 2015Q.Miscanthus dying over Wisconsin winter
I have 6 miscanthus plants that still look dead. Was it a hard winter for them? Shouldn't they be growing by now?
- Answered by
Heather on
June 7, 2015
Certified ExpertA.This is a warm-season grass, hardy to zones 5-9. The weather has been a bit on the weird side though, and it takes about 3 weeks or so of consistent warm temps to push the plants out of dormancy. It still may have life in it and may surprise you, so don't give up just yet.
That said, this article may help determine if your plants are dead or still sleeping: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm
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Lindarid on
April 9, 2017
ROWLEY, MA 01969Q.MAIDEN GRASS – Miscanthus sinensis gracillimus
When and if, should I prune back MAIDEN GRASS?? It is 1yr old.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 10, 2017A.You can prune the grass to 3 inches above the ground in spring.
Here are some links with more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/maiden-grass/growing-maiden-grass.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/maiden-grass/dividing-maidenhair-grass.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
johnnyzmench on
May 27, 2018
53149Q.dead or alive
should the little zebra maiden grass I planted last year be greening by now?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 28, 2018
Certified ExpertA.This depends on your USDA zone. This article will help in the meantime: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/maiden-grass/care-for-zebra-grass.htm
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Anonymous on
July 4, 2018Q.Maiden grass not growing
I have 3 clumps of maiden grass . They are 2 years old and are in southern Maine 2 blocks from the ocean. They get afternoon sun. This year all 3 are dead although a different ornamental grass is fine. Should I replace them? Should I try something else? What could have caused them to die? I cut them back in late October.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 5, 2018A.Review the link below to check the growing conditions and determine if your location and soil meet their needs.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/maiden-grass/growing-maiden-grass.htm
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Anonymous on
May 15, 2020Q.I planted maiden grass (variegatus) last fall, trimmed it to 4″ in early April. It is all brown with no green.
Is this grass a slow starter in the spring, or could the winter have killed it? I have 4 plants all look the same, all brown no green yet. We did have 3-4 days of -25 degrees where I live in zone 5 this winter. The card that on the plant says it can take -30 degrees. Thanks for any response.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 17, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It should be growing by now. It may not have had time to get established before winter. Did you have a dry winter? Lack of moisture while it was trying to establish could have over stressed it.
Check your growing conditions against the info in this article:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/maiden-grass/growing-maiden-grass.htm
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