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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.
This information about Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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