{"product_id":"miscanthus-malepartus","title":"Miscanthus 'Malepartus'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiscanthus 'Malepartus'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bold ornamental grass known for its tall upright habit and dramatic early blooming reddish pink flower plumes that mature to silvery white. Its wide green leaves feature a prominent white midrib and turn golden orange in fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 - 8 ft x 3 - 4 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer to early fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average to moist, well drained soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cultivar is derived from Miscanthus sinensis, a species native to East Asia. It is not native to North America but widely used in ornamental landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tall plumes and dense foliage provide nesting material and winter shelter for small songbirds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 3 - 4 ft apart to allow for full clump development and airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a specimen plant or in mass plantings for screening or structure. Effective in naturalistic plantings, borders, or as an accent in large beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRudbeckia maxima (Giant Coneflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers large blue green leaves and bold yellow blooms that complement the vertical lines of Miscanthus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea pallida (Pale Purple Coneflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds soft lavender petals that harmonize with Miscanthus’s early plumes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanicum virgatum 'Northwind'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Combines upright structure and golden fall color for layered interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolidago rugosa 'Fireworks'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds fine texture and bright golden blooms that echo the fall hues of Miscanthus.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerbena bonariensis\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides airy texture and purple blooms that dance around the grass blades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":45922157330593,"sku":"G MISCANTHUS MALEPARTUS","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/jjujhyh6767.jpg?v=1749663861","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/miscanthus-malepartus","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}