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Is Miscanthus (maiden grass) illegal in Connecticut?
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Also called: Chinese silvergrass, Miscanthus sinensis. Last checked against official sources: 2026-10-14.
Federal noxious weed list (7 CFR 360.200): Miscanthus (maiden grass) is not listed.
What Connecticut's official list says
| List / legal category | Listed as | List note | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled prohibition (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-381d(b)(3)–(5)) — legal to sell until the date shown | Miscanthus sinensis | miscanthus — prohibited from Oct 1, 2028 | Restricted on a phase-in schedule |
Effective dates
- prohibited from Oct 1, 2028 (from the official list entry)
Already have it in your yard?
Phase-in laws generally target nurseries and sellers on the dates shown. Plants already in the ground are typically not covered by sale bans; read the linked law for your situation.
Native alternatives for Connecticut
- Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum)
- Little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium)
- Indiangrass (Sorghastrum nutans)
- Big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii)
- Pink muhly grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris)
Each is recorded as native to Connecticut in the USDA NRCS PLANTS Database state distribution (retrieved 2026-10-14). Check size, sun and soil fit for your site with your local Extension office.
More native swaps with hardiness, light and size →
Miscanthus (maiden grass) in other states
Delaware Maryland Massachusetts New Jersey New York Virginia
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