Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra'
Dwarf Japanese Silver Grass, Porcupine Grass
$13.99 - $35.99
- Main interest:
- variegated yellow and green foliage and pink plumes that turn buff cooured remain attractive through winter
- Exposure:
- full sun or partial shade, dry to moist well-drained soil, drought tolerant
- Growth type:
- clumping
- Flower colour:
- deep pink to red
- Foliage:
- variegated yellow and green
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 5: -28.9 °C (-20 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width:
- height: 4 ft (1.2 m) width: 3 ft (0.9 m)
- Use:
- border, accent, containers, specimen, waterside
Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra' is a dwarf selection of Miscanthus with stunning green foliage with creamy yellow banding. The foliage forms a mid-sized mound. 'Little Zebra' is well-suited to smaller gardens, borders, or to growing in containers. Plumes are deep pink to red, and bloom from late summer into the autumn, gradually turning silver for the winter. Foliage dries and turns buff-coloured in late fall. A wonderful cut flower. A perfect addition to Japanese themed gardens. Origin: Asia.
- Main interest:
- variegated yellow and green foliage and pink plumes that turn buff cooured remain attractive through winter
- Exposure:
- full sun or partial shade, dry to moist well-drained soil, drought tolerant
- Growth type:
- clumping
- Flower colour:
- deep pink to red
- Foliage:
- variegated yellow and green
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 5: -28.9 °C (-20 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width:
- height: 4 ft (1.2 m) width: 3 ft (0.9 m)
- Use:
- border, accent, containers, specimen, waterside
Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra' is a dwarf selection of Miscanthus with stunning green foliage with creamy yellow banding. The foliage forms a mid-sized mound. 'Little Zebra' is well-suited to smaller gardens, borders, or to growing in containers. Plumes are deep pink to red, and bloom from late summer into the autumn, gradually turning silver for the winter. Foliage dries and turns buff-coloured in late fall. A wonderful cut flower. A perfect addition to Japanese themed gardens. Origin: Asia.