Miscanthus 'Variegatus' (Maiden Grass, Porcupine Grass, Japanese Silver Grass, Zebra Grass)
This cultivar has been used in gardens since the early 1900's and is still popular today. A showy variegated grass, with leaves that are up to .75 inch width with a white stripe. It forms a large, arching mound. Give it plenty of room in the garden. In areas with a long growing season, flowers will appear in very late summer or early fall, first with some tints of red but maturing to fluffy white. Will grow in protected sites in zone 4. Clump forming.
Cultural
Foliage Color: Green
Habit: Mounding
Height: 5 to 7 feet
Spread: 36 to 48 inches
Plant Needs
Zone: 5 to 9
Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Type: Grass
Plant Use: Bedding
Breeder
