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Botanical illustration of Maiden Hair Grass (Miscanthus sinensis) — a deciduous grass for USDA zones 4–7

Miscanthus sinensis

Maiden Hair Grass

GrassDeciduous
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Mature size
5–8 ft tall
3–5 ft wide
Sun
Full Sun–Part Shade
Water use
Moderate
USDA zones
4–7

Notable features

deer resistant

Companion plants for Maiden Hair Grass

Six water-wise companions matched on water use, sun, USDA zone, and how they layer visually beside Maiden Hair Grass.

Botanical illustration of Snow-in-Summer (Cerastium tomentosum) — a evergreen groundcover for USDA zones 3–7

Snow-in-Summer

Cerastium tomentosum

Groundcover0.5–1 ft tallZones 3–7
Botanical illustration of English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) — a evergreen perennial for USDA zones 5–9

English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Perennial1–2 ft tallZones 5–9
Botanical illustration of Catmint (Nepeta x faassenii) — a deciduous perennial for USDA zones 3–8

Catmint

Nepeta x faassenii

Perennial1–2 ft tallZones 3–8
Botanical illustration of Fragrant Abelia (Abelia mosanensis) — a deciduous shrub for USDA zones 4–8

Fragrant Abelia

Abelia mosanensis

Shrub4–6 ft tallZones 4–8
Botanical illustration of Rock Soapwort (Saponaria ocymoides) — a deciduous groundcover for USDA zones 3–8

Rock Soapwort

Saponaria ocymoides

Groundcover0.33–0.42 ft tallZones 3–8
Botanical illustration of Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) — a deciduous shrub for USDA zones 5–8

Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus

Shrub8–12 ft tallZones 5–8
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