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Variegated Japanese Silver Grass
Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis ‘Variegatus’
Common Name: Variegated Japanese Silver Grass
Mature Height and Width:
4–6′ tall × 3–5′ wide (foliage)
6–8′ tall in bloom
Growth Habit: Upright, vase-shaped clump-forming ornamental grass with arching upper blades. Forms a dense base with a graceful outward flare. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Narrow green blades with bold creamy-white vertical striping along the margins. Variegation appears clean and consistent, creating a bright, luminous texture in the landscape. Fine to medium texture with strong vertical presence.
Flower Description: Soft reddish-copper plumes emerging in late summer, maturing to silvery-tan. Plumes are airy and held above the foliage canopy.
Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall
Fall Color: Foliage transitions to golden-tan; plumes persist into winter.
Light Requirements: Full sun for best variegation intensity and strongest upright structure.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–9
Notable Landscape Uses:
Specimen grass in open lawn; mass plantings; privacy screening; mixed perennial borders; architectural accent in modern landscapes; seasonal structure in fall gardens; driveway island beds.
Deer Resistance: High
Miscanthus species are generally not preferred by deer. Established clumps of Variegated Japanese Silver Grass typically sustain minimal browsing in Zones 5–7.