Gold Bar Maiden Grass
Miscanthus sinensis 'Gold Bar'
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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 |
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#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 |
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#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
Gold Bar Maiden Grass highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Required
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodFall

Growing Zones 5-9
Gold Bar Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Gold Bar') is truly a show-stopper and a sensational variety with its heavily banded gold stripes, from the base of the grass to its top! The horizontal markings are much closer together than other banded Miscanthus and they give Gold Bar a dramatic look!
Its exceptionally upright and compact habit makes this new grass perfect for large containers or in small urban gardens! Burgundy inflorescences appear just above the foliage in mid-fall. Gold Bar is slower growing, especially in the spring when these warm-season grasses can be a bit sluggish to show their green new growth.
Miscanthus is unrivaled in the diversity and beauty of its flowers, foliage, autumn colors, and winter presence. It is extraordinarily adaptable to many conditions and purposes in the garden throughout USDA growing zones 5 through 9! Plus, Miscanthus grass is easy to grow and is a good choice for beginners.
Planting and Application:
Use it alone as a specimen to create spikey variegated and dramatic color and texture to the landscape! The striped upright blades can be used in modern and formal gardens to add visual accents and architecture to the landscape! Create a breathtaking backdrop or focal point in the mid-to-back border, or create a living fence or screen with these highly Ornamental Grasses!
It is easy to grow, and its intense color almost glows in the sun! Tuck into the sunny Rock Garden for vertical drama or as a visual barrier along the sidewalk to divide your front yard from the road. The texture looks great lining a walkway or your driveway in straight rows, zigzags, or undulating waves that draw the eye and boost curb appeal!
- Dramatic Spiked Gold Banded Green Blades
- Upright Growing Warm-Season Grass
- Burgundy Fluffy Panicle Plumes
- Wonderful Four-Season Interest
- Specimens, Focal Points, Backdrops & En Masse Accents
#ProPlantTips For Care
Ornamental Grass grows upright in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. This Maiden Grass also tolerates partial shade but may be more arching and fountain-like. It is very hardy and low growing, it tolerates a wide range of soil types, is moderately drought tolerant once established, and holds up to wind and snow! Prune the clumps in early spring and clean out their crowns of debris for a fresh start each year. But be patient with warm-season grasses since they take their time emerging in the spring until temperatures are just right.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Grows Anywhere, Even in Wet Soil
- Plant in Well-Drained Soil
- Adaptable To a Wide-Range of Conditions
- Prune Early Spring
Order the dramatic and gold standard of Miscanthus grass for your garden this year by reserving the incredible Gold Bar Maiden Grass from NatureHills.com today!