When Does Maiden-Hair Grass Show Growth?
Maiden Hair grass is a beautiful addition to your garden or yard landscaping. It is a willowy plant with long, thin leaves that move in the wind. This grass is very hardy, requiring very little care or watering. The main care it needs is to be trimmed at the right time. Does this Spark an idea?
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How It Grows
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Maiden Hair grass grows in clumps that increase in circumference each yearly cycle. The center and original part of the plant ages first, and the new growth originates on the outer edges of the plant's circumference.
Plant Characteristics
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Maiden Hair grass is a hardy plant that grows in many climates, can withstand heavy rain to no rain, and grows well in full sun with afternoon exposure. It can grow to be as tall as six or seven feet. For this reason, it is a good plant to use around the perimeter of your yard.
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Placement
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Because of its growing pattern, people like to place the Maiden Hair grass around their yards in smaller clumps, preventing it from taking over the entire yard. Think about what the end result may be before you plant in a particular spot.
Facilitating New Growth
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In order to expedite and support new growth from your Maiden Hair grass, cut the browned leaves (most of the plant) down to a few inches from the ground at the end of the winter season. This prepares the plant to flourish with its new growth.
Splitting the Plant
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Sometimes one clump can get too big for the area where it is planted; it may need to be split and transplanted. At the end of winter when you trim the leaves down is the perfect time to do this as well. You will need a very sharp, long-bladed shovel, or even a sharp axe, to split the plant in two or three pieces. It is extremely challenging to get the entire plant out of the ground.
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