Variegated Japanese Silver Grass | Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus'

Miscanthus sinensis ‘Variegatus’

Variegated Japanese Silver Grass, Variegated Maiden Grass, Variegated Miscanthus, Variegated Eulalia Grass

Main interest:

showy flower

Soil & Exposure:

full sun to partial shade, medium water needs

Growth type:

clumping

Flower:

pink to red , July to February

Foliage:

yellow to orange by mid-fall, beige-tan for winter

USDA Hardiness:

zone 5: -28.9 °C (-20 °F) View Zone Map

Mature height & width (max.):

height: 5-9 ft (1.5-2.7 m) width: 4-5 ft (1.2-1.5 m)

Use:

privacy hedge, specimen, versatile ornamental grass

The rounded fountain like appearance of Miscanthus sinensis ‘Variegatus’ is due to the upward-arcing stems and leaves. New fallen snow enhances the attractiveness as the folige and flower panicles keep a good arching shape that lasts throughout the winter.