'Zebrinus' Maiden Grass (Miscanthus)
Perennial
- Handsome green and yellow striped foliage
- Beautiful silvery white flower plumes in fall
- Deer resistant and drought tolerant
- Can be used as privacy hedging
- Zones 5-9, sun/part shade, 8′ tall x 6′ wide at maturity.
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UNABLE TO SHIP TO: NY
Description
Details
Common name: Zebra grass, variegated maiden grass
Zone: 5 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 5-8' x 4-6'
Flower color: White to silver
Foliage color: Green and yellow
Season of interest: Year-round
Bloom time: Late summer
Features: Winter interest, rabbit resistant, privacy & screening, heat tolerant, deer resistant, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, background, border, foundation planting, massing, ornamental, privacy, screen, specimen, waterside, hedge
How to Grow
Light: Performs best when planted in full sun.
Water: Thrives with average moisture. Prefers moist soils, but is drought tolerant once established. Will also tolerate excess moisture for a period of time, but will not tolerate being submerged or soggy.
Spacing: 2 - 3 ft.
Fertilizing: Does not require fertilization, but if desired, a small amount of all-purpose garden fertilizer can be applied in spring.
Winterizing: Foliage should be left standing throughout the winter for visual interest, and to provide protection for the crowns.
Maintenance & pruning: Cut foliage to 6 to 12" above ground before new growth starts to appear in late winter to early spring. Dividing every third year is a safe rule of thumb for most species, as they tend to develop a donut-like appearance with center die off. This should be done in late fall or early spring when the plant is dormant.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.