Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' (Variegated maiden grass)

Botanical name

Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus'

Other names

Variegated Japanese silver grass , Variegated maiden grass

Genus

Miscanthus Miscanthus

Variety or Cultivar

'Variegatus' _ 'Variegatus' is a deciduous grass with narrow, arching, green leaves that are striped white. In late summer silky, feathery, purple-flushed, flower panicles appear.

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming

Colour

Flower

Pale-purple, Insignificant or absent, Grey-green in Summer; Insignificant or absent, Grey-green, Pale-purple in Autumn; Insignificant or absent, Pale-purple, Pale-brown in Winter

Foliage

White, Green in Summer; White, Green in Autumn; White, Green in Winter

How to care

Watch out for

Pests

Generally pest-free.

Diseases

Generally disease-free.

General care

Propagation methods

Division, Seed

Monthly care advice

Where to grow

Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' (Variegated maiden grass) will reach a height of 2.3m and a spread of 2m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Prairie planting

Cultivation

Plant in moist, free-draining soil in full sun. Dislikes wet conditions during winter.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade, Full Sun

Aspect

South, East, West

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5