Photo of Miscanthus sinensis 'Cabaret' foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Miscanthus sinensis 'Cabaret'

Also Known As

  • Cabaret Eulalia Grass
  • Cabaret Japanese Silver Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 6'-8'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Miscanthus sinensis 'Cabaret' plant details

Miscanthus sinensis 'Cabaret' is a fast-growing deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue, green and variegated foliage. In fall and summer green flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Miscanthus sinensis 'Cabaret'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, green and variegated
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, easy-to-grow, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Miscanthus sinensis 'Cabaret'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Wide milky white central stripe and fine green edges, the showiest of all the Miscanthus in my estimation and always a sellout, still pricey it's a supply and demand thing. ZONE 5
Japanese Silver Grass is finely striped the length of the blade with white and green and is a very robust 6' tall. One to have for an accent plant!

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Miscanthus sinensis 'Cabaret' plant

How to Grow Miscanthus sinensis 'Cabaret'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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