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Variegated Japanese Silver Grass: Arching Striped Blades with Silvery Plumes

Plant Profile

Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' forms graceful arches of green-and-cream striped blades topped with silvery-white plumes in fall. Height 5–10 ft, spread 2–4 ft.

Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun to partial sun.
Water: Moderate.
Hardiness: Zones 4–9.

Design Use

Specimen, screen, or textural contrast in perennial/shrub borders. Photo credit: Doreen Wynja.

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