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Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' (Zebra grass)
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per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'
Other names
Zebra grass
Genus
Miscanthus Miscanthus
Variety or Cultivar
'Zebrinus' _ 'Zebrinus' is a very tall, and striking clump-forming grass with dark-green and yellow stripes marking the leaves. The flowers are bronze-pink plumes, turning silvery white in autumn.
Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Silvery-grey, Pink in Autumn
Foliage
Cream, Green, Striped, Yellow in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' (Zebra grass) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in moist, free-draining soil in full sun. Dislikes wet conditions during winter.
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
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 'Zebrinus'
Other names
Zebra grass
Genus
Miscanthus Miscanthus
Variety or Cultivar
'Zebrinus' _ 'Zebrinus' is a very tall, and striking clump-forming grass with dark-green and yellow stripes marking the leaves. The flowers are bronze-pink plumes, turning silvery white in autumn.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Silvery-grey, Pink in Autumn
Foliage
Cream, Green, Striped, Yellow in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' (Zebra grass) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in moist, free-draining soil in full sun. Dislikes wet conditions during winter.
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
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, Zone 4
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