STRIPED MAIDEN GRASS
MISCANTHUS SIN VARIEGATUS
Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus'
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STRIPED MAIDEN GRASS
Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus', often simply called Variegated Japanese Silver Grass, is a classic and luminous cultivar known for its bright, creamy-white longitudinal stripes. Unlike the 'Morning Light' variety which has thin white edges, 'Variegatus' has much broader white bands, making it appear more white than green from a distance. It forms a lush, slightly more relaxed and arching mound that typically reaches 5 to 6 feet tall. In late summer, it produces delicate, reddish-tinted flower plumes that gracefully transition to a soft, creamy tan as they dry, providing beautiful movement and light to the late-season garden.
Caring for 'Variegatus' is very straightforward, though its higher white-to-green ratio makes it slightly more sensitive to extreme conditions than solid green varieties. It performs best in full sun, which ensures the stems stay strong; however, in very hot southern climates, it actually appreciates some light afternoon shade to prevent the white portions of the leaves from scorching. It is drought-tolerant once established and grows well in a variety of soils, provided they are well-drained. Because it is a deciduous grass, it will turn a pale, papery tan in winter. Maintenance is a simple once-a-year task: in late winter or very early spring, cut the entire clump back to about 6-8 inches from the ground to allow the bright new variegated blades to emerge.
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| PLANT |
SIZE |
TYPE |
GALENA |
ADD'L |
DIG |
SOON |
| MISCANTHUS SIN VARIEGATUS | con 2 | | 314 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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KEY:
con = containers - available now
Galena = Above ground and available now
Additional = Remote location, call rep. Not in Shop.
Dig = Still in ground, call rep. Not in Shop (in orange).
Soon = Coming soon, call rep. Not in Shop.
(BBnPOT - formerly known as GRSTART - are B&B put into a container - they are available now)
