Dwarf Maiden Grass 'Kleine Silberspinne' (Miscanthus sinensis): A Compact, Silver-Plumed Grass

Dwarf Maiden Grass 'Kleine Silberspinne' (German for "Little Silver Spider") is a compact cultivar of Miscanthus sinensis, hybridized by Klaus Pagels and introduced in 2001. It is prized for its small stature and profuse, silvery flower plumes.

Perfect for Small Spaces

This grass forms a neat, rounded clump only 3–4 feet tall and wide—half the size of typical maiden grasses. The narrow leaves are green with a white midrib. In late summer, numerous feathery, silvery-white plumes rise above the foliage, catching the light beautifully. Fall color is golden-bronze.

Easy and Versatile

Like other Miscanthus sinensis, it thrives in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Its compact habit makes it ideal for small gardens, containers, and the front of borders. It does not run. Cut back in late winter. A superb introduction for modern landscapes.