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Of
all the ornamental grasses being offered by nurserymen, none are more
magnificent in the home landscape than Maiden Grass. This species is native to
Japan and has long been grown for its interesting variegation patterns in the
foliage and showy autumn blooms. Although the foliage is killed by freezing
weather, some consider the tan winter period its most beautiful season. In the
landscape it is useful as a screen, a component of the mixed shrub border or as
a specimen. Variegated types were at one time the most popular selections, but
of late plant breeders have selected plants that have showy, tan colored plumes
of flowers in the fall. Maiden Grass is very drought tolerant and long lived in
the landscape. 