Bandwidth Japanese Silver Ornamental Grass

Non-fertile grass with striking variegated foliage

Botanical Name:

Miscanthus sinensis 'NCMS2B' PP29,460, CPBR6081

Habit: Upright

Height: 25-36"

Spread: 18-36"

Hardiness Zone: 5-9

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Type
Ornamental Grasses & Sedges

Foliage
Green, Yellow

Light
Sun

Light
Mix of Sun & Shade

Description

A short, banded and infertile Miscanthus, Bandwidth is a great choice for any sunny garden. Gold bands cut across its green upright leaf blades creating a striking accent. Bandwidth is a tough, non-invasive and rust-resistent ornamental grass that is also deer resistant.

Part of the WorryFree® Non-invasive Collection. Learn more at worryfreeplants.com

Bred at North Carolina State University. Introduced by Darwin Perennials. Photos courtesy of Emerald Coast Growers. Certified in 2019.

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Plant Characteristics

Performance

Great Garden Performance
Reliable Consumer Success
Easy to Grow
Low Maintenance
Multi-Season Interest
Improvement Over Existing Selections
Long Blooming

Special Features

Cool & Unique
Disease Resistant
Pest / Insect Resistant
Heat Tolerant
Cold Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Fragrant Blooms
Cut / Dried Flowers
Cut Foliage/Stems

Functionality

Small, Urban Yards
Kid & Pet Friendly
Great in Containers
Edible Garden
Privacy Screening
Erosion Control
Wet Areas
Climbing

Wildlife & Environment

Attracts Pollinators
Attracts Butterflies / Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant
Non-Invasive
Low Water Usage / Drought Tolerant
Native / Nativar

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