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Genus: Miscanthus Species: sinensis 'Zebrinus' Common Name: Zebra Grass Family: Poaceae Order: Poales Native: Eastern Asia Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 6 to 8 feet Width: 4 to 6 feet Flowering Season: Late Summer to Fall Flower Color: Pinkish white to gray-brown Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 5-9 Note: This clump-forming ornamental grass is suitable as an accent, specimen, screen, along water, or in wild, cottage and pond gardens. The leaves of Zebra Grass are dark green with golden yellow bands. Monitor plant for Mischanthus blight, and mealy bugs. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moist, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.

Comments, Questions, Desire to Support: Contact Mo Fayyaz, Greenhouse/Garden Director, 608 262 2235.

File last updated: 2007.

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