Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Silver Shadow'.
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Common Name: Silver Shadow Maidengrass  
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Water Saving Tip:

Check the soil's moisture level before watering.

You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green, Silver, White, Variegated

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

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Silver Shadow is a medium-sized maidengrass with vivid, silver and green variegated foliage. Clump grows 4 to 5 feet, with flower plume extending to 6 feet. Flowers emerge late summer and are silvery white.