Japanese Silver Grass 'Variegatus' (Miscanthus sinensis): A Classic Variegated Maiden Grass

Japanese Silver Grass 'Variegatus', also called Eulalia or Variegated Maiden Grass, is a time-tested cultivar of Miscanthus sinensis with bold, white-striped foliage. It has been grown in gardens for over a century.

Bold Stripes and Plumes

This grass forms an upright, arching clump 5–7 feet tall. The leaves are broadly striped with creamy white and green, creating a strong vertical accent. In late summer, feathery, reddish flower plumes rise above the foliage, turning silvery-white in fall and persisting into winter. The fall foliage color is golden-bronze.

Reliable Performer

Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' thrives in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is slower to establish than green forms but long-lived. It does not run invasively. Cut back to 6 inches in late winter. A classic for perennial borders, screens, and waterside plantings.