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Variegatus Maiden Hair Grass
Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus'
Maiden Hair Grass
In stock · from $15.99
Arching clump with variegated green and white leaf blades. Tiny, red flowers appear in late summer, gradually transitioning to silver in fall. Foliage fades to a tan color after frost. Suggested pruning before heavy snow to prevent collapse.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-07.
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Variegatus Maiden Hair Grass get?
About 5' tall and 5' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Variegatus Maiden Hair Grass need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Variegatus Maiden Hair Grass need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Variegatus Maiden Hair Grass grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Variegatus Maiden Hair Grass deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Variegatus Maiden Hair Grass in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $15.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Variegatus Maiden Hair Grass wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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