Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'

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Zebra Grass

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9

This grass emerges green and the horizontal banding appears as the spring season progresses. Plumes emerge bronze and change to white.

Height

48-72 Inches

Spread

36-48 Inches

Color

Yellow/Gold/Bronze

Bloom Time

September-October

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

May need some support perennials placed in front of this glorious grass.

When to Divide

spring, every 3-4 years

Good Companions

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), Fall Aster (Aster novi-belgii), Bolton's Aster (Boltonia asteroides), Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii), Bluemist Shrub (Caryopteris x clandonensis), Tickseed (Coreopsis ), Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium purpureum), Blanket Flower (Gaillardia x grandiflora), Cranesbill (Geranium ), Baby's Breath (Gypsophila paniculata), False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides), Daylily (Hemerocallis ), Knautia (Knautia macedonica), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum), Shining Coneflower (Rudbeckia nitida)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes & Uses
• Cut Flowers
• Dried Flowers
• Crafts
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Green & Yellow
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Fall
• Winter
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
• Winter
• Fall
Soil Moisture Preference
• Moist but well-drained