Little Zebra Dwarf Japanese Silver Grass
Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra' PP #13,008
SKU
04459
A lovely dwarf ornamental grass with graceful, arching blades with eye-catching ivory to yellow highlights. Tall, upright flower stems topped with feathery, silver-white, summer plumes that soften and curl as they dry. A bold, striking selection perfect for borders, containers, and naturalized areas or edges of water gardens.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | miss-KANTH-us sy-NEN-sis |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; forms a dense foliage clump 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer to Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Cutting Garden, Coastal Exposure, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dense Habit, Dramatic Foliage Color, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
Easily grown in average, evenly moist, well-drained, loamy soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, tolerates moderate dry spells. Cut foliage clumps back to 3 inches above the ground and apply fertilizer in late winter to early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5 - 9
Your climate may be too cold for this plant