Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus'

<< PREV Image 1 of 4 NEXT >>

Variegated Japanese Silver Grass

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9

The arching habit and variegated foliage of this Miscanthus make it a spectacular specimen. Plumes emerge bronze and change to white.

Height

48-60 Inches

Spread

36-48 Inches

Color

Yellow/Gold/Bronze

Bloom Time

September-October

When to Divide

spring, every 3-4 years

Good Companions

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), Fall Aster (Aster novi-belgii), Bluemist Shrub (Caryopteris x clandonensis), Mouse Ear Coreopsis (Coreopsis auriculata), Coneflower (Echinacea ), Blanket Flower (Gaillardia x grandiflora), Cranesbill (Geranium x oxonianum), False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides), Daylily (Hemerocallis ), Knautia (Knautia macedonica), Lavander (Lavandula x intermedia), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum), Spiked Gayfeather, Blazing Star (Liatris spicata), Asiatic Lily (Lilium ), Sweet Coneflower (Rudbeckia subtomentosa)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes & Uses
Dried Flowers
Cut Flowers
Crafts
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage Color
Green & White
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Winter
Fall
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Summer
Fall
Winter
Soil Moisture Preference
Moist but well-drained