Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'


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Leaves are twice as long as 'Strictus'.Still heavy yellow banding.

Tolerance Guide

Drought/Dry
Boggy/Wet
Shade
Aquatic
Sandy
Salty
Annual
Zone

Uses

Specimen
Edger
Groundcover
Background
Rock Garden
Pond Edge
Mass Planting
Fence Border
Container

Exceptional

Early Plumes
Great Plumes
Summer Color
Fall Color

Miscellaneous Features

Native to N. America
Invasive
Variegated
Dried Arrangements
Toxic
Self Sowing
Sterile

Foliage Colors

Green
Red/Burgundy
Pink
Blue/Steel
White/Cream
Yellow/Gold
Black
Brown

Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'

Family: Poaceae (Grass)

Common Name: Zebra Grass

Latin: Miscanthus (mis-KAN-thus) sinensis (sin-EN-sis)

Description: Zebra Grass grows in upright clumps. The arching, 5/8" to 7/8" wide leaf blades have yellow bands spaced about 2-3" apart yielding 4-7 bands per blade. Pale beige plumes appear in mid October. Similar to 'Strictus' in regards to the heavy banding. However, the leaves are twice as long as 'Strictus' which softens the plant and makes it look more tropical.

Zone: 5a

Origin: Horticultural selection from China & Japan

Leaf Blade (wxl): 7/8 x 20

Foliage (wxh): 72 x 77, Upright Arching - Ascends vertically, fountain-like at top

Plume (hxlxw): 86 x 9.00 x 7.00, Upright Divergent - Plume grows up and out in an erect or stiffy ascending manner

Sun: 1/2 to Full Sun, Full Sun for Maximum Performance

Moisture: Prefers moist but can tolerate wide range

Foliage Color - Summer: Green with Yellow Banding Fall: Green with Yellow Banding Winter: Tan/Light Brown

Space: 3-5'

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