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Products > Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus'
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| Category: Grass |
| Family: Poaceae (Gramineae) (Grasses) |
| Origin: Japan (Asia) |
| Variegated Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: Cream |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Height: 4-8 feet |
| Width: 4-6 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: < 0 °F |
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' (Variegated Silver Grass) - This 5-7 foot tall clump-forming winter-dormant grass has white variegated foliage and beautiful flowering plumes. Fall color is tan-brown which can be cut to the ground anytime before new blades emerge in spring. Best in sun to light shade. Fairly drought resistant, but looks best with occasional watering or along the edge of a pond. Hardy to -10 degrees F. Excellent for large containers, accent or specimen plant; good cut flowers. The name Miscanthus was given to this genus of perennial grasses native to Japan and the Philippines by the 19th century Swedish botanist Nils Johan Andersson. It comes from the Greek words 'miskos' which means "stem" or "stalk" and 'anthos', meaning "flowers" in reference to the seed heads having stalked spikelets. This was the first of the large ornamental grasses we grew having received it in 1982 from the late June Bond, a talented flower arranger and generous wonderful person who called it "Suzuki Grass" - thank you June! We initially were growing it for the cut flower trade, but then began digging our field plants to supply emerging ornamental grass nurseries with this great plant in the mid 80s. We continued to grow it until it became much more common in the nursery trade, at which time we discontinued production of it to make room for newer varieties.
The information displayed on this page about Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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