Light
Full sun for the best banding. In shade the stripes fade.
Growing guide · Grasses
Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra'
How to grow Maiden Grass 'Little Zebra'.
Zebra grass, minus the sprawl.
- Light
- Full sun, part sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Zones
- 5–9
- Size
- 3–4 ft tall, 2–3 ft wide
- Spacing
- 2–3 ft apart.
- Pets
- Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
Water
Water weekly the first summer. Established clumps handle dry spells.
Planting and soil
Plant in spring or early fall, crown level with the soil.
Feeding
None needed.
Pruning
Cut down to 4–6 in. in late winter.
Through the year
New blades in spring, banding by early summer. Plumes in August and September.
If something's off
Stripes fade in shade. Miscanthus can self-sow in long-season areas; cut plumes before they shatter if seedlings appear.
Plays well with
Plant it with friends.
Why we stock it: The zebra-grass look in a size that fits a small bed or a big pot.
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