Silver Cloud Maiden Grass

Robust upright maiden grass with silver-white plumes in late summer that persist through winter, bringing bold height, movement, and seasonal interest to large borders and screens. (Miscanthus sinensis 'Silver Cloud')

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'Silver Cloud' Maiden Grass is a graceful ornamental grass that adds shimmering texture and movement to the garden. Its fine green blades are splashed with silver variegation, forming a dense, upright clump. In late summer, fluffy silvery-pink plumes emerge, offering season-long interest and making it an excellent choice for mixed borders or as a focal point.

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Growing Information

Growing zone guide

Growing Zone Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunlight Bright light to partial shade

Type of Soil Slightly acidic to neutral

Mature Height 4–6 ft (1.2–1.8 m)

Maintenance Level Low maintenance

Water Requirement Moderate watering (once a week)

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Additional Information

Growth Rate	Rapid to mature size; establishes full clump in 1–2 seasons.
Colorful Leaves	Yes
Flowering	Yes
Bloom Color	Pink
Ornamental Berries	N/A
Disease resistant	Yes
Cold Tolerant	Yes
Heat Tolerant	Yes
Drought Tolerant	Yes
Deer Resistant	Yes
Edible	No
Wildlife Attraction	Nectar attracts pollinators; seed heads provide winter interest and food for birds.
Self-pollinating	Cross-pollinating
Seasonality	Foliage through spring/summer, blooms mid-late summer; seedheads persist into winter.
Ideal For	Mixed borders, specimen plantings, hedges
Leaf Description	Silvery-green, spiny, deeply divided foliage held on reddish stems adds architectural structure.
Flower Description	Spherical, silvery-white globes (~2″ diameter) on tall, sturdy stems bloom from mid to late summer.
Pruning & Maintenance	Deadhead spent blooms mid-season to prolong flowering; in late autumn or early spring, cut stems down to soil.
Water Needs	Drought-tolerant once established; water moderately when new, then only during extended dry spells.
Light Needs	Requires full sun (at least 6 hrs/day) for optimal blooms and sturdy stems.
Harvesting	No berries. Flowers cut for fresh or dried arrangements; allow seedheads to persist for winter interest.
Fertilizing	Little to none required; a light dose of balanced fertilizer or compost in spring suffices.
Additional Care Tips	N/A
Pollination	Attracts bees and butterflies. Insect-pollinated with no special needs.
Companion Plants	Pairs well with drought-tolerant perennials like lavender, sedum, yarrow, salvia, and ornamental grasses.