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Miscanthus sinensis

'Variegatus'


Variegated Chinese Silver Grass, Variegated Maiden Grass, Variegated Eulalia




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Use in place of a shrub as an accent or focal point in the garden.



Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)

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Family
poaceae
Genus
Miscanthus
Species
sinensis
Cultivar
'Variegatus'
Category
Perennials
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 9
Canadian Hardiness Zone
4a - 8a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H3 - H7
Temperature (°C)
-29 - (-1)
Temperature (°F)
-20 - 30
Height
2 m
Spread
1 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AugustSeptember
Landscape
Use in place of a shrub as an accent or focal point in the garden.
Cultivation
Grow in medium-draining to well-draining sandy to clay soils in full sun.
Shape
Upright rounded to upright erect.
Growth
Fast
Pests
No serious pests or diseases of note. Watch for miscanthus mealybug and miscanthus blight.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Leaf Description
Lanceolate, variegated grass-like leaves.
Colour Description
Variegated medium green and cream foliage.
Texture Description
Smooth.
Propagation
Division of crown.
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