Fire Dragon Maiden Grass
Miscanthus sinensis 'Fire Dragon'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Fire Dragon Maiden Grass highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateFast, Medium
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 4-9
Fire and light, the gorgeous Fire Dragon Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Fire Dragon') is a graceful flowing Miscanthus with year-round appeal and garden interest! The lively green fronds billow in the breeze all spring and summer before transforming into vibrant reds and oranges for the autumn!
Beautiful soft seed heads appear in summer and become silvery and fluffy for fall interest, providing a unique contrast to the fiery blades of grass! As winter approaches, the fiery color pales to tan to add texture and interest all winter.
Maiden Grasses are hardy ornamental grasses with an upright yet flowing growth habit. When in full bloom, these warm-season grasses can tower upwards of 5-7 feet in height! Fast-growing once established, you'll get results in a hurry!
Planting and Application:
Ornamental grasses are fantastic border plants and fast privacy hedges when you want to make an impression in a hurry while maintaining a light and carefree effect. Texture, color, motion, and soft rustling sounds, these plants provide your private outdoor spaces everything to make your design complete! Block out the world, and reduce noise and wind, while enveloping your seating areas and patios with amazing color.
Fast erosion control, the thick roots hold ground atop retaining walls, hard-to-mow hillsides, and slopes, and set the landscape alight when planted en masse! Not one to shrink into the background, these are fantastic specimen plants when used individually or in groupings and anchor garden beds and borders with a punctuation mark of contrasting color and textures.
- Tall Showy Ornamental Grasses
- Incredible Red & Orange Fall Color
- Silvery Seed Plumes for Winter Interest & Floral Design
- Fast Growth Once Established
- Borders, Specimen & En Masse
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Maiden Grass thrives in full sun. Tolerant of any type of well-drained soil, even poor rocky soil, and handles drought like a champ once established. Xeric plants like Ornamental Grasses are always ready for the challenge! Have patience with warm-season grasses because they may green up later in the spring, but really shine once the hot, dry summer weather kicks in!
- Full Sun
- Low Moisture Needs & Regular Fertility
- Any Well-Drained Soil
- Prune in Very Early Spring
- Xeriscaping & Waterwise
Fire Dragon Maiden Grass will light up your landscape with fire and ice! Turn tricky garden spots into beacons of beauty today by ordering this unique variety of Ornamental Grass at NatureHills.com!
