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Where is Miscanthus (maiden grass) illegal? State-by-state
Also called: Chinese silvergrass, Miscanthus sinensis. 7 state lists in our data name it. Checked 2026-10-14.
| State | Status | Official list |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | Restricted on a phase-in schedule | Scheduled prohibition (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-381d(b)(3)–(5)) |
| Delaware | Restricted on a phase-in schedule | Invasive Plant List (3 Del. C. § 2903; 3 DE Admin. Code 806) |
| Maryland | Yes — listed as prohibited | Prohibited invasive plant (MD Consolidated List) |
| Massachusetts | Restricted on a phase-in schedule | Prohibited plant (MDAR Massachusetts Prohibited Plant List) |
| New Jersey | Restricted on a phase-in schedule | Prohibited invasive species (Invasive Species Management Act, 2026) |
| New York | Legally regulated — restrictions apply | Regulated (6 NYCRR 575.4) |
| Virginia | Legal to sell — store sign required from Jan 1, 2027 | DCR invasive; Retail invasive-plant signage (Va. Code § 3.2-3801.1, effective Jan 1, 2027) |
States not shown: we found no listing for Miscanthus (maiden grass) in the state lists PlantLegit currently tracks. That is not confirmation it is legal there; lists change and some states add plants by separate rule. Check your state agency. Federal list (7 CFR 360.200): not listed. Not legal advice.