Exemplar Horticulture
This colourful warm season clumping grass forms a rounded clump of lax, bright green leaves with irregular horizontal striping; copper-tinted flowers emerge in late summer, turning a silky silver in fall; nice cut flower; interesting fall colour; good winter interest; fairly drought tolerant once established.
Copper-tinted flowers
Good as background accent, screen, water-wise gardens and beside water.
Create a great privacy barrier with the adaptable 'Zebrinus'
Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'
(Zebra Grass)
Growing | Requirements |
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Zone |
6-9 (-10°F/-23°C) |
Exposure |
Full sun |
Form | |
Foliage Height |
60" (152 cm) |
Width | 36" (91 cm) |
Flower Height |
84" (213 cm) |
Flower Colour | Flowers are copper-tinted |
Bloom Time |
August - September |
Watering Needs | Moderate-Low. Drought tolerant once established |
Soil Preferences |
Moist, well-drained |