“Fire Dragon” Maiden Grass | Miscanthus s. Fire Dragon PP# 30374
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Ignite your landscape with the fiery aesthetics of the fire dragon maiden grass. This stunning variety of miscanthus maiden grass, fondly known as fire dragon plant, is a gardening enthusiasts' dream. With the miscanthus fire dragon, you’re not only adding a visually striking element to your garden but also a fast-growing plant, ideal for those wondering on how fast does maiden grass grow. Loved for its brilliant, red-hued dragon grass, this plant is a breed worth investing in. Shopping for the fire dragon miscanthus maiden grass can be challenging, yet at our online shop we ensure maiden grass types, such as the maiden grass fire dragon, are readily available for purchase. We offer a variety of miscanthus grass for sale, including the evergreen miscanthus gracillimus maiden grass. This regal perennial, also known as the maiden grass gracillimus miscanthus sinensis, will invigorate your outdoor space with its tantalizing textures and captivating color palette.
Developed by German breeder Klaus Menzel, “Fire Dragon” Maiden Grass is a thin-leafed ornamental grass that grows green in the spring and transforms to vibrant reds and oranges in the fall, a distinct quality that gives this fiery-colored grass its name. This cascading grass grows in a mound and reaches 6-7 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide. Beginning in late summer and lasting throughout the fall, the grass is topped with white seed heads that bloom into silvery-white plumes that gleam brilliantly against the radiant reds and oranges of the grass. The plumes and grass shift and sway in the wind, creating movement and a soft rustling to enjoy in the garden. These plumes grow on rigid stems that help keep them upright, so they are great in a fresh or dried floral arrangement, or the plumes can be left to attract birds.
“Fire Dragon” Maiden Grass is very low maintenance and thrives in full sun. It grows in zones 4-9 and adapts well to most soil types. It is very resilient against drought and salt and resists deer, pests, and disease as well. These tall grass mounds make wonderful natural privacy screens, and they grow quickly once established. They are perennial, so they can be trimmed a few inches from the ground early each spring, before new growth begins, to allow for fresh growth year after year. This grass’s intensity of color as well as its silvery plumage dancing in the breeze will add intrigue to any garden or border.
Care
Fertilize in early spring with our HICOTE 360 day slow release fertilizer for maximum growth and plant health.
Ordering
Our processing time usually is 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.
Shipping
The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest-viable product ordered.
Summer - Above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees
Plant Highlight
● Growing Zone: 4-9
● Plant Brand:
● Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Fire Dragon'
● Foliage Color: Green
● Flower Color: White tassels turn to silvery-white plumes
● Flower Fragrance: No fragrance
● Fall Color: Vibrant reds and oranges
● Type: Perennial
● Mature Height: 6-7 feet
● Mature Width: 4-5 feet
● Growth Rate: Fast
● Exposure: Full Sun
● Soil Needs: Widely Adaptable
● Water Needs: Occasionally, once established
● Pruning Needs: Late winter/early spring- Trim to 3 inches above ground level
● Awards:
● Grown by: The Plant Factory
- Pollinator Friendly: No
- Deer Resistant: Yes
- Pet Friendly: Yes
- Reblooming: No
- Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes
Note: We put pictures and videos on our site to best represent our products as an example of our quality as a grower. You may, however, receive a smaller or larger plant than pictured depending on the season you buy. You may or may not get a plant blooming as shown on our site. We usually trim off blooms because they do not ship well. Your purchase of our plants should be considered an investment in your future garden to enjoy the process of growing it to its full potential.
