Zebra Grass
Miscanthus sinensis zebrinus
Grasses
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)

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Miscanthus sinensis zebrinus Plant Information
Classification | |
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Scientific Name: | Miscanthus sinensis zebrinus |
Common Name: | zebra grass |
Family: | Poaceae |
Suggested Uses: | perennials, ornamental grasses, cutflowers |
Characteristics | |
Plant Form: | upright, curved |
Height: | 6 - 8 feet |
Spread: | spreads |
Foliage: | 2-3 ft long leaves, 1 inch wide with yellow horizontal strips |
Flower: | beige or pink flowers are feathery, showy, and on panicles |
Bloom Period: | Fall |
Environment | |
Sun: | full sun |
Water: | low water requirement |
Soil: | adaptable |
Heat Tolerance: | high heat tolerance |
USDA Zone: | zones 5 - 9 |
Native Range: | Asia |
Care | |
Maintenance: | fairly low-maintenance may be invasive so use underground barrier material propagation by division |
Pests & Pathology: | susceptible to Miscanthus mealybug |
Additional Notes: | useful as a screen |
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