Scientific Name
Miscanthus sinensis Variegatus

Common Name
Variegated miscanthus

Hardiness Zones: 5-9
Height: 4 to 6
Light Requirements: Sun
Soil/Moisture: Grows in a variety of soil types but prefers well drained soil
Form/Texture: Upright mound to arching
Inflorescence: Opens strongly tinted red in September
Comments: White and green striped foliage; tends to bend over with heavy rain
Cultivars: --
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