Description
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Bandwidth’ is a striking ornamental grass known for its bold variegated foliage, featuring broad green leaves edged with creamy white margins that create a dramatic striped effect. This cultivar of maiden grass, a species native to East Asia, typically reaches heights of 4 to 5 feet, forming dense clumps that provide graceful movement and texture in garden landscapes. ‘Bandwidth’ is valued not only for its vibrant foliage but also for its airy, silvery flower plumes that emerge in late summer and persist into fall, offering seasonal interest and wildlife habitat. Adaptable to a range of soil types and tolerant of drought once established, this cultivar thrives in full sun and is prized for its low maintenance requirements. Miscanthus sinensis has a long history of cultivation in ornamental horticulture, appreciated for its versatility in garden design—from borders and mass plantings to erosion control. ‘Bandwidth’ is particularly favored by gardeners seeking a visually dynamic grass that combines height, color contrast, and ornamental movement.