Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus'

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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

•	Crafts
•	Dried Flowers
•	Cut Flowers

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant

Exposure

•

Full Sun

Foliage Color

•	Green & White

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Winter
•	Fall

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Winter
•	Summer
•	Fall

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Moist but well-drained