Family: Poaceae

Scientific Name: Miscanthus sinensis Variegatus

Common Name: Variegated Maiden Grass

DescriptionA large Miscanthus with white striped leaves.
Pronunciation(mis-KAN-thus)(sin-EN-sis)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Grass Ornamental
Hardiness Zone5-9
Sunlightfull
Moistureaverage, may need additional moisture during dry spells
Soil & Siteaverage
Leavesnarrow with white stripes, can be more white than green on the leaves
Dimensions70-90 inches
MaintenanceFor interest, structure and form allow plants to remain through the winter than cut back plants in the spring. May need to be staked
Propagationdivision
Native SiteSpecies plants native to the slopes, low lands and mountains of Japan. Also native to southern Korea and China.
Notes & Reference#92-The Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grass (Greenlee), #103-The Color Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses (Darke), #211-Bluestem Nursery (www.bluestem.ca)
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