Miscanthus 'Adagio' is a compact ornamental grass with fine textured silver green blades and soft pinkish plumes that turn silvery white in fall. Its upright arching form brings movement and seasonal interest - ideal in small spaces and massed plantings!
Height & Spread: 36 - 48 in x 24 - 36 in
Bloom Time: Late summer to fall
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Average, well drained soils; tolerates drought once established
Watering Needs: Low to moderate
Deer Resistance: Rarely browsed by deer
Native Status
This cultivar originates from Miscanthus sinensis, a species native to East Asia. It is not native to North America but is widely used ornamentally.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Birds
- The fluffy seed heads provide nesting material, while clumps offer winter shelter for small birds such as sparrows and juncos.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 24 - 36 in apart for open structure and airflow, especially in mass plantings.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for sunny borders, foundation plantings, meadow gardens, and containers. Adds fine texture and height to small scale plantings.
Companion Plants
- Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) - Brings upright blooms and supports pollinators in dry sunny beds.
- Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) - Offers soft lavender blue spikes and a complementary airy texture.
- Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' Adds bold yellow daisy blooms that complement Miscanthus plumes.
- Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb' Contributes fine foliage and bright blooms that echo Miscanthus structure.
- Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster' Offers contrast in form and color, pairing well in ornamental grass compositions.