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Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra' (Eulalia 'Little Zebra' )
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.2m
Max height
Max height
0.9m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra'
Other names
Eulalia 'Little Zebra' , Japanese silver grass 'Little Zebra' , Dwarf zebra grass
Genus
Miscanthus Miscanthus
Variety or Cultivar
'Little Zebra' _ 'Little Zebra' is a compact, clump-forming, deciduous, perennial grass bearing upright to arching, narrowly linear, yellow-banded, dark green leaves and, in late summer and early autumn, upright stems bearing feathery panicles of reddish-purple flower spikelets turning silvery-tan by winter.
Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra' is: Deciduous
Habit
Upright, Clump-forming, Arching
Flower
Reddish-purple in Summer; Reddish-purple, Silvery-grey in Autumn; Silvery-grey in Winter
Foliage
Striped, Dark-green, Variegated, Pale-yellow in Spring; Striped, Pale-yellow, Dark-green, Variegated in Summer; Yellow-brown, Pale-brown in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
If stems are left for winter effect, cut to the ground in early spring.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra' (Eulalia 'Little Zebra' ) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Tolerates many conditions but prefers moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Easily tolerates partial shade. Protect from excessive winter wet. Divide in spring. May be slow to establish after transplanting.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra'
Other names
Eulalia 'Little Zebra' , Japanese silver grass 'Little Zebra' , Dwarf zebra grass
Genus
Miscanthus Miscanthus
Variety or Cultivar
'Little Zebra' _ 'Little Zebra' is a compact, clump-forming, deciduous, perennial grass bearing upright to arching, narrowly linear, yellow-banded, dark green leaves and, in late summer and early autumn, upright stems bearing feathery panicles of reddish-purple flower spikelets turning silvery-tan by winter.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Upright, Clump-forming, Arching
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Colour
Flower
Reddish-purple in Summer; Reddish-purple, Silvery-grey in Autumn; Silvery-grey in Winter
Foliage
Striped, Dark-green, Variegated, Pale-yellow in Spring; Striped, Pale-yellow, Dark-green, Variegated in Summer; Yellow-brown, Pale-brown in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
If stems are left for winter effect, cut to the ground in early spring.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra' (Eulalia 'Little Zebra' ) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Tolerates many conditions but prefers moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Easily tolerates partial shade. Protect from excessive winter wet. Divide in spring. May be slow to establish after transplanting.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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