Go Back Variegated Japanese Silver

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:47 PM
Miscanthus sinesis 'Variegatus'
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Plant Type: Grasses

A gracefully arching ornamental grass, with gorgeous dark green blades highlighted by creamy white stripes. Shimmery, silver-white plumes dance atop the foliage mound in the fall. A great choice for textural contrast in perennial or shrub beds.

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Growing & Maintenance Tips:

Easily grown in average, evenly moist, well-drained, loamy soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, tolerates moderate dry spells. Cut foliage clumps back to 3 inches above the ground and apply fertilizer in late winter to early spring.

Flower Color

White

Foliage Color

Green

Plant Spread

3-5'

Good Companions

Other grasses and full-sun perennials

Plant Height

6'

Scape Height

NA

Hardness Zone

4-9

Soil Moisture

Average and Consistent water needs

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

Dramatic foliage colors

Bloom Time

Fall

Critter Resistance

Deer, Rabbits

Exposure

Part-Full Sun

Growth Rate

Moderate

Seasonal Interests

Summer/Fall