Variegated Japanese Silver Grass
Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
#1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
#3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
#6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
#7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Variegated Japanese Silver Grass highlights at a glance!
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Growing Zones5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Bloom PeriodSummer

Growing Zones 5-9
Bring coastal charm home with Variegated Japanese Silver Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegata'), a breathtaking ornamental grass with shimmering cream and green pinstriped blades, arching form, and feathery silver plumes that sway in the breeze. This warm-season, clump-forming perennial offers texture, movement, and four-season interest that captivates from spring through winter.
A standout in the landscape, its two-tone foliage catches light beautifully while soft silver plumes appear in mid-summer, ripening to beige as fall color warms the blades to gold. Elegant yet easygoing, this non-invasive Miscanthus remains neat, upright, and showy all year long.
Native to Asia and a beloved member of the Grass family (Poaceae), this species has long symbolized autumn grace and simplicity in Zen-inspired gardens. It’s also a floral designer's favorite for dried arrangements and textural balance in peaceful spaces.
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Key Features
- Creamy white and green pinstriped foliage
- Tall, arching form with elegant motion
- Silvery plumes from mid-summer into winter
- Four-season visual and textural appeal
- Cold, heat, and salt-tolerant
- Non-invasive, clump-forming habit
- Great for privacy hedges, borders, and focal points
- Deer and rabbit-resistant
Landscaping Uses
Graceful, tall, and endlessly useful, Variegated Japanese Maiden Grass makes a stunning living accent or natural screen. Reaching up to 6 feet tall and 3–5 feet wide, this ornamental grass adds light and texture wherever planted.
Use in the Landscape:
- Specimen or focal plant for modern or natural gardens
- Privacy hedge or "living wall" around outdoor seating areas
- Accent for perennial beds or mixed-perennial borders
- Soften corners, paths, or hard edges
- Mass plantings for erosion control or slope stabilization
- Add sound, motion, and texture to pond or patio areas
- Cut flower and dried floral design
Care & Maintenance
Hardy in USDA Zones 5-10, this warm-season ornamental grass is tough yet graceful. It thrives in full sun but tolerates partial shade. Once established, it’s both drought-tolerant and salt-tolerant; ideal for coastal or inland gardens alike.
Care Tips:
- Planting Time: Best planted in spring once the soil warms. See proper plant spacing for optimal growth.
- Sun Requirements: Full sun for strongest growth; tolerates partial shade.
- Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained soil; handles clay or sandy conditions once established.
- Moisture Needs: Water regularly during establishment; afterward, use the Finger Test to check soil moisture before watering.
- Mulch: Apply a 3-4 inch layer of bark or organic mulch around the base for moisture retention and weed control. Learn more about the importance of mulching here.
- Fertilization Needs: Feed lightly in spring with compost or a balanced slow-release fertilizer for ornamental grasses.
- Pruning Info: Cut back old foliage to a few inches before new spring growth appears.
- Division Info: Divide clumps every 3–5 years to maintain vigor.
- Special Perks: Non-invasive, highly deer and rabbit-resistant, drought-tolerant, salt and wind-tolerant, and low maintenance.
Don’t forget to order your Nature Hills Root Booster for lifelong mycorrhizal root support and better plant establishment.
Silver Linings Never Looked So Good
Let your garden shimmer with the luminous elegance of Variegated Japanese Miscanthus Grass. Its graceful blades, glowing in sunlight and dancing in every breeze, turn any landscape into a living piece of art. Order your Variegated Japanese Silver Grass from Nature Hills today and enjoy a show of color, texture, and movement all year long!