Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'
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 ), Bolton's Aster (Boltonia asteroides), Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii), Bluemist Shrub (Caryopteris clandonensis), Tickseed (Coreopsis ), Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium purpureum), Blanket Flower (Gaillardia grandiflora), Cranesbill (Geranium ), Baby's Breath (Gypsophila paniculata), False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides), Daylily (Hemerocallis ), Knautia (Knautia macedonica), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum 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)
| • | Fall |
| • | Summer |
| • | Winter |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Moist but well-drained |
