Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' ~ Variegated Maiden Grass

Variegated Maiden Grass is a graceful, silky clumping ornamental grass with a lovely fine-textured, green blades with rich creamy striping that appears white from a distance and turns yellow after frost. The red-tinted tassel like plumes bloom in late summer to fall and gradually turn white.  Best color in full sun and moist well-drained soil.  A beautiful grass for adding texture to perennial beds, borders, and massed grasses.  Type:  Orn. Grass Height:  4' - 6’ Spread:  3' - 5' Spacing:  4’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  4 - 9 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Red Season of Interest:  Summer, Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Regular water, planted in well draining soil, fertilize yearly; Low Maintenance Shrub  LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Ponds, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Garden, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Golden Elf Spiraea; Big Blue Liriope; Speedwell IMAGES: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Miscanthus sinensis