Little Kitten Maiden Grass
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Highlights
Little Kitten Maiden Grass highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Flower Color
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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
Little Kitten Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Kitten') is an herbaceous, ornamental perennial grass. Plant a few of these for a lovely groundcover or naturalized look in your side yard. With their dwarf nature, these are also ideal as container plants, or even just one for an elegant accent for your perennial bed.
Maiden Grass cultivars have long been beloved by gardeners for their beauty and hardiness, and Little Kitten Maiden Grass is no exception. The long, slender leaves possess a sun-catching, silver tint and will present a gentle, cascading effect in the landscape.
Pink-tinted, silvery-white flower spikes rise up above the mounded foliage in autumn and (to the delight of your feathered friends), will persist into the winter months. Maiden Grass' foliage even turns gold for fall, yet another decorative feature of an already beautiful plant. A warm-season grass, the summer and fall effect is well worth the wait for it to start growing in the spring!
Planting and Application:
Like an adorable little kitten, this dwarf variety of Maiden Grass is will be a delightful addition to your landscape! Even if you don't have a lot of space, this popular grass is able to fit into just about any little nook and cranny you have, even a few containers on your patio or in planters around your seating areas for wispy motion and sound plus screening! Soften the tops or the bottoms of retaining walls and fences with graceful fine texture!
Add these wider spreading than tall grasses to line the edges of garden beds and borders. Use a single specimen or groupings in the perennial garden or as a backdrop to Rose and Cottage gardens! Feature a clump in an upscale pot for front porch high-end décor. In masses and rows, these are low screening and property division as well as great additions for erosion control atop hard-to-mow hills and slopes.
- Silvery Green Foliage & Brown/White Seed Heads
- Compact, Space-Saving Ornamental Grass
- Great for Containers & Lovely in Floral Arrangements
- Winter Interest & Décor
- Dwarf Variety of a Garden Favorite
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Little Kitten Maiden Grass has an upright, mounded form and is adaptive to a variety of soils. Its medium-to-fast growth rate ensures that you won't have long to wait to enjoy all the remarkable features of this garden favorite! Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 5-9, these widely adaptable perennial grasses reach a mature height of 15 inches and can spread to 12-20 inches wide.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Moderate Moisture to Establish
- Prune Early Spring Before New Growth Forms
- Adaptable to Any Well-Drained Soil
- Drought Tolerant Warm-Season Grass
Don't wait, order Little Kitten Maiden Grass today! Let NatureHills.com help update your garden beds and borders to highly adaptable and hardy ornamental plants, easy-care landscapes and knowledgeable gardening support!
