Dwarf Zebra Grass

Scientific Name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra'

Common Name: Little Zebra Maiden Grass, Dwarf Zebra Grass

Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9

Hardiness Degree: Down to -20°F (-28.9°C)

Blooming Season: Late Summer to Fall

Plant Habit: Compact, clump-forming, upright, arching

Characteristics: Dark green leaves with distinctive yellow horizontal banding; produces reddish-purple plumes in late summer that mature to creamy tan; foliage turns yellow to bronze in fall; provides winter interest; deer resistant

Water: Average; prefers moist, well-drained soil; drought-tolerant once established

Fertilize: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in late winter or early spring before new growth starts

Spacing: 24 to 36 inches (60 to 90 cm) apart

Height: 3 to 4 feet (90 to 120 cm)

Width: 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm)

Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade