Brent Wilson · Gardenality Administrator · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Planting
As with many other ornamental grasses, Adagio Dwarf Maiden Grass prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is useful as a vertical accent and grassy texture in landscape beds and foundation plantings. It looks particularly nice around garden ponds and boulders.

To plant, dig a hole no deeper than the root ball and two to three times the width of the root ball and fill it with water. If the hole drains within a few hours, you have good drainage. If the water is still standing 12 hours later, improve the drainage in your bed, perhaps by establishing a raised bed or mound. Turn and break up the soil removed from the planting hole. Mix some organic compost if the native soil is clay or compacted soil. Remove your plant from its container and carefully but firmly loosen the root ball. Set the plant into the hole you've prepared, making sure the top of the root ball is slightly above the soil level. Pull your backfill soil mixture around the root ball in the hole, tamping as you go to remove air pockets. Then water thoroughly and cover with a one to two-inch layer of mulch

Brent Wilson · Gardenality Administrator · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Pruning
Adagio Dwarf Maiden Grass requires no pruning throughout the season. In late winter, before new growth begins to emerge, cut all the dead leaf blades almost to the ground.

Brent Wilson · Gardenality Administrator · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Feeding
Adagio Dwarf Maiden Grass requires little if any fertilizer. You can lightly feed it after new growth has emerged in spring with a natural or slow-release shrub & tree type fertilizer.

Brent Wilson · Gardenality Administrator · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Problems
I've seen no insect, pest or disease problems with Adagio Dwarf Maiden Grass. Consistently wet soils can cause problems with the roots.