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Variegated Japanese Silver Grass
Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus'
Pronunciation: mis-KAN-thus sin-EN-sis var-i-e-GA-tus
SKU #06157
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 6 ft. tall, 3 to 5 ft. wide.
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| Description | A gracefully arching ornamental grass, with gorgeous dark green blades highlighted by creamy white stripes. Shimmery, silver-white plumes dance atop the foliage mound in the fall. A great choice for textural contrast in perennial or shrub beds. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Landscape Use | Border |
| Design Ideas | A most gorgeous variegated ornamental grass. Makes an exceptional light minty green and white accent for beds and borders, and large rock gardens. Plant as a vertical accent among low-growing plants or at the corners of a square patio. Line it up as background foliage for a bed of dwarf shrubs and perennials. Perfect near water gardens and fountains as wildlife cover, to disguise mechanical pumps or filters and to give the illusion of reeds. Also lovely in cobalt-blue or mint-green ceramic pots for patio, porch or terrace. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Ninebark (Physocarpus); Juniper (Juniperus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Aster (Aster); Cranesbill (Geranium); Catmint (Nepeta) |
| Care Instructions | Easily grown in average, evenly moist, well-drained, loamy soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, tolerates moderate dry spells. Cut foliage clumps back to 3 inches above the ground and apply fertilizer in late winter to early spring. |
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| Description | A gracefully arching ornamental grass, with gorgeous dark green blades highlighted by creamy white stripes. Shimmery, silver-white plumes dance atop the foliage mound in the fall. A great choice for textural contrast in perennial or shrub beds. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | A most gorgeous variegated ornamental grass. Makes an exceptional light minty green and white accent for beds and borders, and large rock gardens. Plant as a vertical accent among low-growing plants or at the corners of a square patio. Line it up as background foliage for a bed of dwarf shrubs and perennials. Perfect near water gardens and fountains as wildlife cover, to disguise mechanical pumps or filters and to give the illusion of reeds. Also lovely in cobalt-blue or mint-green ceramic pots for patio, porch or terrace. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Ninebark (Physocarpus); Juniper (Juniperus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Aster (Aster); Cranesbill (Geranium); Catmint (Nepeta) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Easily grown in average, evenly moist, well-drained, loamy soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, tolerates moderate dry spells. Cut foliage clumps back to 3 inches above the ground and apply fertilizer in late winter to early spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Variegated Japanese Silver Grass produce flowers?
Fall
Is Variegated Japanese Silver Grass evergreen or deciduous?
Variegated Japanese Silver Grass is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Variegated Japanese Silver Grass?
Variegated Japanese Silver Grass is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise.
Is Variegated Japanese Silver Grass resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control
How fast does Variegated Japanese Silver Grass grow?
Variegated Japanese Silver Grass has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Variegated Japanese Silver Grass?
Variegated Japanese Silver Grass grows in an Clumping habit.
Where can I use Variegated Japanese Silver Grass in my landscape?
Variegated Japanese Silver Grass is suitable for: Border.
How can I use Variegated Japanese Silver Grass in my garden design?
A most gorgeous variegated ornamental grass. Makes an exceptional light minty green and white accent for beds and borders, and large rock gardens. Plant as a vertical accent among low-growing plants or at the corners of a square patio. Line it up as background foliage for a bed of dwarf shrubs and perennials. Perfect near water gardens and fountains as wildlife cover, to disguise mechanical pumps or filters and to give the illusion of reeds. Also lovely in cobalt-blue or mint-green ceramic pots for patio, porch or terrace.
What color are Variegated Japanese Silver Grass flowers?
Variegated Japanese Silver Grass produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Variegated Japanese Silver Grass?
Variegated Japanese Silver Grass has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Variegated Japanese Silver Grass?
Good companion plants for Variegated Japanese Silver Grass include: Ninebark (Physocarpus); Juniper (Juniperus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Aster (Aster); Cranesbill (Geranium); Catmint (Nepeta).
How do I care for Variegated Japanese Silver Grass?
Easily grown in average, evenly moist, well-drained, loamy soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, tolerates moderate dry spells. Cut foliage clumps back to 3 inches above the ground and apply fertilizer in late winter to early spring.
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