Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus 'Cabaret'

hachijo susuki, porcupine grass, maiden grass, eulalia, Japanese silver grass, ornamental grass, variegated miscanthus or variegated silver grass

Family	Gramineae
Plant Type	ornamental grass
Zone	USDA: 5a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	1.8 - 2.8 m (6 - 9 ft)
Spread	0.9 - 1.8 m (3 - 6 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus 'Cabaret' (hachijo susuki) bears showy blooms during early autumn to late autumn. This ornamental grass is clump forming and has foliage that is showy, matte and medium textured. The fruit produced by Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus 'Cabaret' (hachijo susuki) is striped. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning ornamental grass which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, foundation, mass planting, specimen, screening and waterfront.
Special Characteristics	This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought and pollution. In the winter, Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus 'Cabaret' provides winter interest.
Cautions	Where conditions are favourable, Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus 'Cabaret' (hachijo susuki) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.