Zebra Grass

Miscanthus Sinensis 'Zebrinus'

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Overview

Zebra Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus') is a striking ornamental grass known for its horizontal gold bands across green blades, resembling a zebra's stripes. This perennial reaches up to 6-8 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide, providing a bold texture and visual interest to the landscape. Ideal for use as a privacy screen or accent plant, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Hardy in Zones 5-9, it requires minimal maintenance once established.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–10Climate Subtropical

Zebra Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Zebrinus') — resembling a zebra's stripes

Zebra Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Zebrinus') — This perennial reaches up to 6-8 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide

Zebra Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Zebrinus') — providing a bold texture and visual interest to the landscape

Zebra Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Zebrinus') — Ideal for use as a privacy screen or accent plant, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Zebra Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Zebrinus') — Hardy in Zones 5-9, it requires minimal maintenance once established

Zebra Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Zebrinus') — commonly referred to as Zebra Grass

Zebra Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Zebrinus') — is a striking ornamental grass that adds both structure and dramatic flair to the landscape

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Poaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Zebra Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Zebrinus') — resembling a zebra's stripes

Zebra Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Zebrinus') — This perennial reaches up to 6-8 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide

Zebra Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Zebrinus') — providing a bold texture and visual interest to the landscape

Zebra Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Zebrinus') — Ideal for use as a privacy screen or accent plant, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Zebra Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Zebrinus') — Hardy in Zones 5-9, it requires minimal maintenance once established

Zebra Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Zebrinus') — commonly referred to as Zebra Grass

Zebra Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Zebrinus') — is a striking ornamental grass that adds both structure and dramatic flair to the landscape

Zebra Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Zebrinus') — This perennial grass is known for its unique horizontally-banded foliage

Zebra Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Zebrinus') — with pale yellow to cream-colored stripes that cut across a rich green background

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