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Narrowed By:Zone: 1, 8+ Characteristics: Interesting Bark, Showy + Foliage: Variegated+ Botanical Name: M - O
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus'
(Variegated Japanese silver grass) Be the first to rate this plant
Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Variegated Japanese silver grass is a boon in any garden where fine texture, a gentle color scheme, and a bit of swaying in the wind are welcome. This grass can be used as a focal point, an anchor plant, or even as a privacy screen.
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gracillimus’ Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gracillimus’
(Eulalia grass, Maiden grass) Be the first to rate this plant
Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

This elegantly shaped grass has narrow leaves with white mid-ribs and a vase-like form to 6 feet tall. It shows bronze autumn color and can stand throughout winter to provide architectural interest. Tassel-like inflorescences appear in fall and can be used as cut or dried flowers.
Musa zebrina Musa zebrina
(Blood banana) Be the first to rate this plant
Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

An oversize tender perennial, blood banana has large, fleshy, rubberlike leaves with dark markings. The foliage is green with random reddish purple blotches. On mature plants, orange or red flowers develop into inedible orange fruits. -Julia Jones, Designing with annuals, Fine Gardening issue #120

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