Buy Miscanthus sinensis 'Hinjo'

Also Known As

Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Nicky'
Compact Zebra Grass
Little Nicky Silver Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

5a-10b

3 inch pot | $12

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Miscanthus sinensis 'Hinjo' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Miscanthus sinensis 'Hinjo'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: silver and white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Miscanthus sinensis 'Hinjo'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity, pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This fabulous selection of Miscanthus is more compact than most of the other zebra grass we've seen. Dark green blades have strikingly vivid, horizontal gold banding. The lovely creamy 6' tall plumes are held upright (no flopping) above the 4' foliage in late summer-to-autumn. Fantastic singly, massed or in containers! This easy-going grass can tolerate dry sites, deer, and is not too fussy about soil conditions. S-PSh/M-D

By: Forestfarm

Dwarf form of Zebra Grass, clumps 3-4’ tall and 2-3’ wide, deciduous leave blades are banded with yellow. Striking coppery red flower stems in fall stand well above the foliage and provide wonderful accent in the autumn garden! Tolerant of most soils, average watering to almost boggy conditions; full sun to part shade (flowers best in sun); deer resistant and drought tolerant. USDA Z5

By: Secret Garden Growers

Compact form of zebra grass w/soft gold bands

By: Jockey Hill Nursery

Sharing many of the attributes of its larger, better-known relation, Miscanthus 'Zebrinus', this preeminent specimen is noticeably smaller. Introduced by Hines Nursery of California, 'Hinjo' displays copper-colored blooms and lax foliage with bold yellow stripes in an irregular, horizontal pattern. The bands are set more closely, and especially when viewed from afar, create a spellbinding effect. An excellent option for a garden with limited room, Compact Zebra Grass maintains a good form, and is a high-spirited companion for Rudbeckia triloba 'Prairie Glow' and Sedum 'Mr. Goodbud'.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

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Gardening facts about Miscanthus sinensis 'Hinjo' plant

How to Grow Miscanthus sinensis 'Hinjo'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- pollution tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant