
Miscanthus 'Variegatus' - 3 Gallon Pot
Miscanthus 'Variegatus' is a showy ornamental grass known for its broad green leaves boldly striped with creamy white. It forms a large arching clump with striking vertical presence and produces coppery flower plumes that mature to buff and persist into winter. Height & Spread: 5 - 7 ft x 3 - 5 ft Bloom Time: Late summer Light Requirements: Full sun Soil Preference: Moist, well drained soils; tolerates a range of soil types Watering Needs: Moderate Deer Resistance: Deer resistant Native Status A cultivar of Miscanthus sinensis, which is native to East Asia. Widely grown for ornamental effect but not native to North America. WILDLIFE & INSECTS Birds Foliage and plumes offer valuable winter cover for overwintering songbirds and foraging habitat for seed eating birds. Spacing & Landscape Use Spacing Recommendations Space 3 - 5 ft apart to allow bold clumps to form without crowding. Landscape Placement Striking in large borders, as a focal point in mixed beds, or used in