Little Zebra Grass is a dwarf Miscanthus cultivar featuring variegated green leaves that are horizontally striped with gold bands! It is an upright, warm season, clump-forming ornamental grass growing 3-4' tall and 2-3' wide. Attractive, tassel-like inflorescences rise above the foliage in late Summer, gradually turning into creamy white plumes by Fall as the seeds mature. Useful as an accent, specimen, small grouping or mass in landscape beds, borders, meadows, wild gardens, cottage gardens, naturalized areas, pond/water garden peripheries or containers and planters.

Height: 3' to 4' Landscape Usages: Containers / Planters, Landscape Beds, Garden Pond, Outdoor Living Areas, Mass Planting, Small Groups, Accent, Entryway, Focal Point Specimen, Foundation, Woodland Border, Annual Flower Bed, Median Strips, Hedges, Background Foliage Color: Yellow, Green Seasons of Bloom: Summer Blooms, Fall Blooms, Winter Blooms Type: Ornamental Grass, Deciduous Water Needs: Low, Average USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Spread: 2' to 3' Attracts: Visual Attention, Songbirds / Birds Characteristics: Foliage, Growth Habit / Form, Flower Growth Rate: Moderate Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Mostly Sun Colors: White Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Drought, Insect, Heat Soil Needs: Ammended Clay, Average, Well-Drained, Moist / Well Drained, Potting Mix Theme Gardens: Cottage, Japanese, Perennial

Little Zebra Grass (Miscanthus / Eualia Grass) Feeding Instructions

Miscanthus grasses typically require no fertilization, however, they are one of the grasses that can be fertilized without weakening the plant and its structure. Feed Miscanthus grasses lightly in early Spring with a slow-release organic fertilizer.

Little Zebra Grass (Miscanthus / Eualia Grass) Pruning Instructions

Cut back foliage of Little Zebra Grass to 6" or so above ground in early Spring to facilitate emergence of new leaf blades. Allow foliage and flowers of Miscanthus grasses to persist through the Winter as they add Winter appeal in the landscape.

Little Zebra Grass (Miscanthus / Eualia Grass) Pest Instructions

Little Zebra Grass is not prone to any serious pest or disease problems. Consistently wet soil can be a problem.