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Miscanthus MYSTAL™ ‘Little Miss’
Miscanthus sinensis
Our Mystal Miscanthus collection has earned the praise of consumers because these plants are easy to grow and add height, texture, and a variety of colors to the landscape and containers. Industry experts are fans as well, as the collection continues to pick up awards for performance, distinction, and beauty.
Miscanthus sinensis MYSTAL™ ‘Little Miss’ is a stunning variety of from German breeder client Klaus Menzel with more than a few outstanding qualities.
Origin: Germany
Description / Plant Notes:
- Narrow arching foliage emerges green in spring developing carmine and purple tones from early May with the strongest coloring in October and November
- Clump centers remain fresh green for a lovely two-tone effect
- Reddish flower heads sports buff seed heads from July-October for a long season of interest
- Vigorous, easy-care, drought tolerant once established
- USDA Zone 4 (-30°F or -34°C)
- Tidy clumping compact habit, 2′-3′ height and width at maturity
- Excellent for containers, borders and modern landscape plantings
Patent Status: PP 28,849
USDA Zone: | 4 |
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Height: | 24 to 36-inches 61 to 91-centimeters |
Spread: | 24 to 36-inches 61 to 91-centimeters |
Seasons: | Summer, Late Summer |
Flower Colors: | Soft cream - tan |
Foliage Colors: | Dark Green, Bronze, Maroon, Pink-burgundy, Red, Dark Purple |
Light Levels: | Full-Sun, Partial-Sun |
Growth Habit: | Tidy Clumping, Upright-arching |
Usage: | Container Gardens, Containers, Garden border, Landscapes, Mass landscape planting, Modern landscape, Pots |
Patent Status: | PP 28,849 |
Origin: | Germany |
Grower Culture |
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General: |
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Media: | Well-draining media |
pH: | 5.8pH to 6.3pH |
Fertilization: | Low | 100 ppm |
Light: | High |
Water: | Well-Drained to Moderate |
Propagation: |
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Rooting Temp: | -1°F | -18°C |
Finishing: |
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Growing Temp Day: | 70°F to 75°F | 21°C to 21°C |
Growing Temp Night: | 55°F to 60°F | 13°C to 13°C |
Pinching: | No - Prune as needed |
Crop Timing from Rooted Liners: |
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1-gallon: | 8 to 12-weeks with 1 ppp |
3-gallon: | 12 to 16-weeks with 1 ppp |
Other Varieties in the Collection: |
• Miscanthus MYSTAL™ ‘Fire Dragon’ • Miscanthus MYSTAL™ ‘Tiger Tail’ • Miscanthus MYSTAL™ ‘Gentle Breeze’ |