Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra'

Dwarf Zebra Grass

Plant Type: Grass - Ornamental

FULL sun to MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade

Green leaves with bright yellow horizontal bands. Red-purple flower plumes appear in August. A compact selection of M. `Zebrinus. Attracts songbirds. PPAF

Height

36-48"

Spread

24-36"

Growth Habit

THRILLER (upright)

Landscape Application:

Specimen or mass in beds, borders or water margins. Provides winter interest.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra' Plant Care:

Cut to 6"in March. Prefers full sun and well drained, moist soil. Tolerates heavy clay soil.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 5 (-20/-10F)

Dwarf Zebra Grass Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

MIDSEASON (May-June), LATE (July-frost)

Mid Season (May - June)

Late Season (July - frost)

Soil Moisture Needs

Moderate to high soil moisture.

Moderate

Moist

Special Benefits

Bog

Cut Flower / or Foliage

Dried Flower

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

Rabbit Resistant

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