Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'

zebra grass

• Position: full sun
• Soil: fertile, moist, well drained or sandy
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: August to September
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  A graceful, fountainous grass that takes its name from the, horizontal cream bands on the leaves. Striking, silky, finger-like flowers bloom in late summer, and stay for months, giving this plant dramatic winter presence. Use as a specimen, or in small groups at the back of a perennial border.
  
  
• Garden care: Cut down to the ground in late winter before the new foliage appears.
  
  
  • Eventual Height: 1.2m
  • Eventual Spread: 0.45m
  Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' - zebra grass A tall, elegant grass