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Variegated Japanese Silver Grass

Miscanthus Sinensis 'Variegatus'

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Overview

Variegated Japanese Silver Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus') is a striking ornamental grass reaching 4-6 feet in height with a spread of 3-5 feet. It features arching green blades edged with creamy white stripes, creating a luminous effect. In late summer to fall, feathery plumes rise above the foliage, transitioning from pink to silvery white. Thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; hardy in zones 5-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–11Type GrassClimate Temperate
Variegated Japanese Silver Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Variegatus') — It features arching green blades edged with creamy white stripes, creating a luminous
Variegated Japanese Silver Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Variegatus') — Thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; hardy in zones 5-9Variegated Japanese Silver Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Variegatus') — In late summer to fall, feathery plumes rise above the foliage, transitioning from pink

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Grass
Family
Poaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Variegated Japanese Silver Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Variegatus') — It features arching green blades edged with creamy white stripes, creating a luminous
Variegated Japanese Silver Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Variegatus') — Thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; hardy in zones 5-9
Variegated Japanese Silver Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Variegatus') — In late summer to fall, feathery plumes rise above the foliage, transitioning from pink

Photograph: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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