Miscanthus sinensis 'Huron Sunrise' (Maiden Grass)

A profusely blooming variety; green leaves with a silver midrib form beautiful clumps; gorgeous burgundy plumes in late summer and fades to cream as they persist into winter, adding tremendous interest; great for massing or large containers.

Huron Sunrise Maiden Grass is an herbaceous perennial grass with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Huron Sunrise Maiden Grass has masses of beautiful plumes of burgundy flowers rising above the foliage from late summer to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its grassy leaves are green in colour with pointy silver spines. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous tan in the fall. The khaki (brownish green) stems can be quite attractive.

Huron Sunrise Maiden Grass will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity extending to 6 feet tall with the flowers, with a spread of 3 feet. It tends to be leggy, with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground and should be underplanted with lower-growing perennials. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!