The miscanthus sinensis 39gracillimus39 is a unique showy but also robust hardy perennial grass with grandiose feathery plumes of rich coppery flower spikes and striking tall stems this grassy foliage is very easy to grow and needs very little maintenance and is at its best following a long hot summer the eulalia 39gracillimus39 provides all year round interest in your garden which is ongoing in winter the maiden grass if cut can be used to give an unusual foliage additio