Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' ~ Variegated Maiden Grass cat-safe Vulcan Red Cardinal Flower is

Vulcan Red Cardinal Flower is a well-branched upright native herbaceous perennial with deep purple foliage

The large glossy bright green leaves turn yellow in fall

(2) Jerzy Strzelecki

Lily leaf beetles can be an issue

(2) KATHERINE WAGNER-REISS

Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' ~ Variegated Maiden Grass cat-safe Vulcan Red Cardinal Flower isVariegated Maiden Grass is a graceful, silky clumping ornamental grass with a lovely fine textured, green blades with rich creamy striping that appears white from a distance and turns yellow after frost. The red tinted tassel like plumes bloom in late summer to fall and gradually turn white. Best color in full sun and moist well drained soil. A beautiful grass for adding texture to perennial beds, borders, and massed grasses. Type: Orn. Grass Height: