Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’ (Zebra Grass) #3
$29.99
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’ is a tall deciduous ornamental grass with distinctive horizontal yellow banding and late-season plumes, ideal for screens and specimen plantings.
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Description
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’ is a clump-forming deciduous ornamental grass valued for its distinctive horizontally banded foliage and upright arching habit. Mature plants typically reach 5–7 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide, forming a bold vertical accent in the landscape.
The long, narrow green blades are marked with irregular horizontal golden-yellow bands, creating the characteristic striped appearance that gives Zebra Grass its common name. In late summer to early fall, the plant produces coppery-pink flower plumes that rise above the foliage and mature to silvery-tan seed heads, persisting into winter for added texture and seasonal interest.
Zebra Grass is commonly used as a specimen plant, privacy screen, mass planting, or background accent in perennial borders and naturalized landscapes. Its strong architectural form and distinctive foliage make it a focal point in both formal and informal plantings.
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’ dies back to the ground in winter and re-emerges in spring with fresh foliage.
Care Instructions
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Light: Full sun for best growth and strongest variegation
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Soil: Average to well-drained soil; adaptable to many soil types
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Water: Moderate watering; drought tolerant once established
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Pruning: Cut back to 6–10 inches in late winter or early spring
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Tolerances: Heat tolerant and moderately drought tolerant
Key Features
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Bold horizontal yellow striping on foliage
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Upright arching ornamental grass habit
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Coppery-pink plumes aging to silvery seed heads
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Strong vertical landscape accent
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Winter texture from persistent seed heads
