Scientific name: Miscanthus sinensis (variegated form) mis-KANTH-us si-NEN-sis
Common name: Japnese Silvergrass (variegated form)
| Height | 4-5 ft |
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| Spread | 3 ft |
| Form | upright spikes |
| Texture | medium-fine |
| Flower color | tan |
| Leaf color | green, but varies by cultivar |
| Time of bloom | July-Sept |
| Light requirement |
full sun |
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| Soil requirement |
moist soil, even standing water |
| Propagation method |
division in spring |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5-9 |
| Peculiarities/Problems | -pest free |
| Uses | -makes a nice background hedge |
| Comments | -square stem |