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Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'

Also Known As

Zebrinus Chinese Silver Grass
Zebrinus Japanese Silver Grass
Zebrinus Zebra Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 4'-8'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' plant details

Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with gold, green and variegated foliage. In fall and summer tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant, pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: tan blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, humidity, pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

"Zebra grass has one of the most interesting foliage colors" (M. Meyer); a large upright clump-former (4-7') with showy green and yellow banded foliage. Flowers are attractive into winter and lovely dried. An excellent accent or screen.

By: Forestfarm

Softer gold bars, not as stiffly vertical form

By: Jockey Hill Nursery

Zebra grass, large arching foliage, with yellow horizontal bands on the wide leaves; yellow banding does not show until early summer. The pinkish copper plumes appear in autumn become fluffy as they mature. Like all the rest it is slow to come out of dormancy in the spring, don't yank em as dead, also they seem to winter best if the foliage is left up all winter. ZONE 5

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A large winter dormant grass. The dark green leaves are unusually marked with broad horizontal cream-gold bands. In autumn the highly ornamental seed heads are produced which upon drying curl into a loose spiral. Keenly sought after. Cut back in winter. Will not seed or run.

By: Zephs

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Gardening facts about Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' plant

How to Grow Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- pollution tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant