Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' - Zebra Grass

🌿 Characteristics

Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common Name: Zebra Grass
Scientific Name: Miscanthus sinensis Zebrinus
Foliage Color: Green with horizontal yellow bands
Mature Height: 1.2–1.5 m
Mature Width: 0.9–1.2 m
Habit: Upright and airy
Flowering Period: Late summer to fall
Exposure: Sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Moderate, regular in the first year
Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile
Hardiness Zone: Zone 5 to 9
Drought Tolerance: Excellent once established
Ornamental Interest: Striped foliage, feathery flower plumes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to Animals: Non-toxic

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✂️ Care

Cut back to the ground in late winter before new growth emerges to maintain a neat shape and encourage vigorous regrowth in spring.

This ornamental grass is low-maintenance once established and offers prolonged visual interest, especially in winter with its persistent plumes. Water regularly during the first year of planting to encourage root establishment, then gradually reduce.