Description
Vertical white srtipes on 4′ arching green grass blades, inflorescenses coppery russet in fall
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Variegatus’ Striped Maiden grass Z 4-9
$12.25/barerootVertical white srtipes on 4′ arching green grass blades, inflorescenses coppery russet in fall,
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