Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'

An ornamental perennial grass forming a thick clump of narrow, arching green leaves. Tall spikes of toi-toi like flowers in late summer, cream with a pinkish tone. Found naturally in moist soil in meadow or marshland. However can grow in garden soil in dryish conditions. Good at the back of herbaceous borders, as a screening plant or at the water's edge. Hardy to cold. Cut back deciduous foliage by the end of the winter.