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Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'

Zebra Grass

Plant photo of: Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'
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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer: Linda Engstrom, JJ Neilso

 

Description

This grass can grow up to 6' in height and 3-4 feet in width. This variety has a white stripe on the leaf traveling horizontally.

 

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green, White, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Park, With Rocks

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.