Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'

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Zebra grassPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Poaceae

Height: 12mSpread: 50cm

Flower colour:

Green

Foliage colour:

Variegation

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Zebra grass, Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus', is an unusual looking grass, named for its bright green foliage decorated by horizontal cream bands. Although its foliage is its main attraction, it may also bear silky, slender flowers in summer, which last well into winter.

Zebra grass is the perfect foil for more colourful plants. Grow it as a specimen plant at the back of a floral border to contrast with brightly coloured blooms. It will also provide interest and structure throughout autumn and winter, when little else is growing.

How to grow zebra grass

Grow zebra grass in well-drained soil in full sun. Cut back to the ground in late-winter to early spring, before new foliage appears.

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Miscanthus ‘Zebrinus’ and wildlife

Miscanthus ‘Zebrinus’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Miscanthus ‘Zebrinus’ poisonous?

Miscanthus ‘Zebrinus’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People