{"product_id":"little-kitten-dwarf-maiden-grass-miscanthus-sinensis-little-kitten","title":"Little Kitten Dwarf Maiden Grass | Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Kitten'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLittle Kitten Dwarf Maiden Grass | Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Kitten'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid orange; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBEST VALUE: Premium 2 Gallon — Landscape Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA finished, field-grown specimen grown to professional landscaper standards. Landscape-ready size means faster establishment, bigger impact from day one, and the same genetics trusted by landscape pros across Zones 5–9. Perfect for borders, containers, and mass plantings.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid blue; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBUDGET-FRIENDLY STARTER: Premium Quart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame genetics, smaller starting size — ideal for patient gardeners who want to grow their own Little Kitten collection at a lower entry price.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid green; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFILL MY BOX \u0026amp; SAVE — Tiered Savings on Little Kitten Dwarf Maiden Grass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 Plant = Original Price\u003cbr\u003eBuy 2 Plants = Save 15%\u003cbr\u003eBuy 4 Plants = Save 25%\u003cbr\u003eBuy 6 Plants = Save 30%\u003cbr\u003eSavings apply automatically at checkout.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy Little Kitten Dwarf Maiden Grass Is Trending \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe most compact Miscanthus available — stays a tidy 12–15\" tall, perfect for small spaces and front-of-border design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer resistant, drought tolerant, and virtually maintenance-free once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning four-season interest: silvery-green summer foliage, golden plumes in fall, warm structure through winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in containers, rock gardens, and mass plantings — incredibly versatile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold hardy to Zone 5 with wide soil adaptability — a true plant-it-and-forget-it performer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Plant Does For You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicture the front edge of your garden bed lined with perfectly scaled, feathery tufts of silvery-green grass that sway gently in every breeze — that's Little Kitten. Unlike its taller cousins, this dwarf Miscanthus stays compact and refined, never overwhelming the plants around it. By late summer, delicate silvery tassels emerge and mature into warm golden plumes that carry the garden through fall and into winter. It's the finishing touch that makes a border look intentional and professionally designed. Whether you're planting a single specimen in a container on the patio or massing a dozen along a walkway, Little Kitten delivers outsized impact from a very small footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Kitten'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–15 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–20 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silvery tassels maturing to golden plumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silvery-green; warm gold fall color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low — occasional once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Widely adaptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold and Heat Tolerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrown by:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Plant Factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd to Cart — Landscape-Ready 1 Gallon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePremium Features \u0026amp; Solutions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Kitten solves the perennial problem of finding a well-behaved ornamental grass that doesn't take over. It stays where you put it, looks polished all season, and requires almost no intervention. It's ideal for edging driveways and walkways, softening the base of hardscaping, filling containers with year-round texture, and creating low-maintenance mass plantings that look like they were designed by a professional. Its fine-textured foliage pairs beautifully with bold-leaved perennials and provides a graceful contrast to flowering plants throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1 Gallon is our landscape-ready option — a finished, field-grown plant that establishes quickly and delivers visual impact in its first season. The 3 Gallon (New Crop Mid July) is a larger, more established specimen for gardeners who want maximum impact right out of the box — ideal for anchor plantings and feature containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSmart Growing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner Guide — Step-by-Step\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a full-sun location with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the plant so the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackfill, firm gently, and water thoroughly at planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater once or twice a week for the first 4–6 weeks while it establishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce established, rainfall is usually sufficient — water during extended dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn late winter or early spring, cut the entire clump back to about 3 inches above ground. It will return each year, fuller and more beautiful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Guide — Optimization Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFertilize in early spring with SR-18-5-10 slow-release fertilizer for maximum plume production and foliage density.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide clumps every 3–4 years in early spring before new growth emerges to maintain vigor and a tidy clump shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid high-nitrogen fertilizers after midsummer — they push foliage at the expense of plume development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn Zone 5, mulch the crown lightly in late fall for added winter protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass plant in groups of 5, 7, or 9 for a naturalistic, high-design border effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent in containers — use a well-draining potting mix and water more frequently than in-ground plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Tips for Maximum Impact\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass plant along walkways or driveways in groups of 5+ for a refined, low-maintenance edge that looks professionally installed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with Echinacea, Salvia, or black-eyed Susans — the fine-textured foliage creates a stunning contrast with bold blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in containers with trailing annuals for a thriller-filler-spiller combo that lasts all season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave standing through winter — the dried plumes and seed heads provide bird habitat and beautiful frost-catching structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd to Cart — Get Yours Before It Sells Out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big does Little Kitten Dwarf Maiden Grass get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMature height is 12–15 inches with a spread of 12–20 inches. It's one of the most compact Miscanthus varieties available — perfect for small spaces, borders, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the 1 Gallon and the 3 Gallon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth are the same genetics and quality. The 1 Gallon is our landscape-ready starter — it establishes quickly and delivers results in its first season. The 3 Gallon (available mid-July) is a larger, more established plant for gardeners who want maximum immediate impact for anchor plantings or feature containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Little Kitten deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Deer generally avoid Miscanthus due to its texture and leaf edges. It's one of the most reliably deer-resistant ornamental grasses available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much sun does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun — at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. It can tolerate light shade but will be less compact and produce fewer plumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often do I need to water it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater regularly for the first 4–6 weeks after planting. Once established, it is drought tolerant and typically needs supplemental water only during extended dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I cut it back?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLate winter to early spring — cut the entire clump back to about 3 inches above ground before new growth emerges. This keeps the plant vigorous and the clump tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow it in a container?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely. Little Kitten is one of the best ornamental grasses for container growing. Use a well-draining potting mix, ensure the container has drainage holes, and water more frequently than in-ground plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Fill My Box savings work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuy 2 Little Kitten plants and save 15%, buy 4 and save 25%, buy 6 and save 30%. Savings apply automatically at checkout — no code needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Miscanthus sinensis is considered pet friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat zones does it grow in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardiness Zones 5–9, covering a large portion of the continental United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it attract pollinators or wildlife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The seed heads attract birds, and the dense clumps provide shelter for beneficial insects. A great addition to any pollinator-friendly garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it come back every year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it's a perennial. Cut it back in late winter and it will return each spring, often with a fuller, more established clump than the year before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid red; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-top: 24px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake Action Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLittle Kitten Dwarf Maiden Grass is one of our most popular compact grasses and sells out quickly each planting season. 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The plant might bloom like it does on our site, but it might not. We cut off the blooms most of the time because they don't ship well. When you buy our plants, think of them as an investment in your future garden, and enjoy the process of seeing it grow to its fullest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Factory Direct","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon Plant - Best VAlue","offer_id":48327416479897,"sku":"602.0670000-2G","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Gallon Plant - Landscape Ready","offer_id":48327416512665,"sku":"603.0670000-3G","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/1994\/8441\/files\/Screen_Shot_2022-08-01_at_3.47.43_PM__93219.1659386937.1280.1280.png?v=1784396437","url":"https:\/\/bringmeatree.com\/products\/little-kitten-dwarf-maiden-grass-miscanthus-sinensis-little-kitten","provider":"BringMeATree.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}