Little Zebra Grass features horizontal gold-and-green bands and a compact, mounding habit. In early fall, this spunky grass sends out attractive reddish, fan-shaped blooms that are held one foot above the foliage. The plumes change to a creamy tan color providing winter interest in the landscape. Because of its size and shape, Little Zebra Grass is the right proportion for small gardens, patios and decks. Its decorative leaves earn it a favored spot in large planters and urns. This sturdy dwarf Miscanthus holds its shape. Miscanthus sinensis ‘Little Zebra’ is unlikely to reseed because of its late-blooming characteristic.
Foliage Type: Deciduous.
Foliage: Green and Creamy-Yellow.
Flower: Pale Pink to Silver.
Flowering Period: Late-Summer.
Suggested Location: Outdoor or Indoor.
Suggested Soil Type: Well-Drained. Sand. Clay. Chalk. Loam.
Suggested Exposure to Sunlight: Full Sunlight.
Suggested Exposure to Weather: Exposed or Sheltered.
Hardiness Rating: High
Lowest Temperature Tolerance: -20 °C to -15 °C (-4 °F to 5 °F)
Suggested Uses: Rock Gardens. Borders. Containers. Arrangements of Cut Flowers.
Maintenance: Remove dead leaves and flowers in spring. Protect against excessive wet weather.
Growth Habit: Bushy/Weeping.
Growth Speed: Medium (30cm to 50cm per year)
Starting Height: 30cm to 60cm (1.0 ft to 2.0 ft)
Final Height: 100cm (3.2 ft)
Starting Sideways Spread: 20cm to 40cm (0.7 ft to 1.3 ft)
Final Sideways Spread: 100cm (3.2 ft)
