Little Kitten Maiden Grass
Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Kitten'
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Little Kitten Maiden Grass highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Required
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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!
