Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus'
VARIEGATED MAIDEN GRASS, VARIEGATED JAPANESE SILVER GRASS
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, heavy frost
2m
Plant habit
 
1.2m

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Flowers: silver & purple-brown

Flowering Time: early autumn to mid autumn

Leaves: striped cream-white
 
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus'
VARIEGATED MAIDEN GRASS, VARIEGATED JAPANESE SILVER GRASS
Poaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, heavy frost
2m
Plant habit
 
1.2m

FEATURES

Flowers: silver & purple-brown

Flowering Time: early autumn to mid autumn

Leaves: striped cream-white


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental, contemporary & cottage designs

Uses: informal screen, informal hedge, mass planting, accents, border, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant, rabbit resistant






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