Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus

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 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft)
Spread	0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The ornamental grass Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus (hachijo susuki) produces showy and light pink blossoms during late summer to late autumn. This plant is clump forming and has showy, matte and medium textured foliage that is deep green in colour. Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus (hachijo susuki) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, foundation, mass planting, specimen, screening and waterfront.
Special Characteristics	Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus tolerates drought and pollution, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions	Where conditions are favourable, Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus (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.