Variegated Japanese Silver Grass

Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' Poaceae

Growth habit

Grass/Sedge

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Zucker Shrub Collection

Source of plant

Garden Place, Edgewood Nursery

Description

Leaves marked with extremely broad median stripe of a rich cream color, the leaf blades stripedsilvery-white; only slightly less vigorous than the type. 4', rarely to 6' tall.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics, notable texture, winter interest