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 | |
|---|---|
| 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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