Zebra Grass. An elegant grass with arching narrow green leaves with bands of yellow and plumes of silver flowers. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers September to October. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’ – 3 Ltr
An elegant grass with arching narrow green leaves with bands of yellow and plumes of silver flowers.
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Miscanthus |
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Species | sinensis |
Varietry | 'Zebrinus' – 3 Ltr |
Common Name | Zebra Grass |
Flower Colour | silver |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 2.5m |
Family | Gramineae |
Spread | 1.2m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, yellow |
Flowers From | September, October |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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