Warm season, native, perennial grass. Adapted to dry, medium to heavy upland soils. Tolerates drought and alkaline soils. Heat and cold resistant. Leaf blades are narrow, relatively short and curled.

Ah, maiden grass, also known as Miscanthus sinensis. This tall, elegant grass may look fabulous at first glance, but trust us ...

Reed canarygrass comes from Europe, Asia and North America. An annual precipitation of 16 or more inches is preferred for this grass. Its winter hardiness is excellent, but it has poor heat tolerance.