Common Name: Maiden Grass, Japanes Silver Grass, Zebra Grass
Latin Name: Miscanthus sinensis
Size: 3 (min) to 7 (max)
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From Question and Answer Forums: What are others saying about this plant?
See how it progresses through the season. If it doesnt get better you may want to divide the grasses next Feb/March. Steve
I love Zebra Grass... I have two in my yard for several years now. Both are up this spring as expected but both have very little stripping that makes this plant unique Will it show up later Should I fertilize How do I get back the stripe Both planting areas are getting mostly sun with some light shade during mid day... no standing water though we are at sea level about 60 miles inland in Zone 7-8... sandy soil for the most part... Thanks
Plant Facts
Category: Grass Family: POACEAE
Genus: Miscanthus
species: sinensis
Origin:
Size: 3 (min) to 7 (max)
Size Description:
Notes:
Height x width: 3 to 7 feet tall and 3 feet wide
Growth habit: Upright clump
Foliage: Basal, flat, 3 to 4 feet long, ˝ inch wide, tapered, sharp margins
Flowers: In fall, loose terminal panicle 8 to 10 inches long of pale pink to reddish flowers. These remain showy all winter
Culture: Full sun is best; will tolerate some partial shade
Pests and problems: Rust, especially without good air circulation
Uses: Specimen, massed, screen, dried flowers
Propagation: Division in spring
Cultivars:
'Adagio' – silver-gray foliage and pink to white blooms; 4 feet tall with 2 foot spread
‘Zebrinus’ – 6 to 7 feet tall with horizontal yellow bands on the leaves
'Gracillimus' – 5 to 7 feet tall with fine, narrow silver foliage and copper-colored flowers
'Morning Light' – 4 to 5 feet tall, with a narrow strip of light on the leaf margin Reddish-bronze flowers in late fall
Notes courtesy of Sue Trusty.
Characteristics:
| Availability: | High Availability | ||
| Deer Resistance: | High Resistance | See plants that are deer resistant. | |
| Full Sun Tolerance: | Performs Well | See other plants that like full sun. | |
| Part Shade Tolerance: | Average Performance |
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Plant Images and Specimens
Location: Eden Park, Overlook, Krohn 1501 Eden Park Dr Cincinnati OH
Specimen: 96
Specimen: 96
Miscanthus sinensis
Location: Eden Park, near Krohn entrance
Age: 2008
Photo Credit: Brandan Jones
Season: Mid Summer 2008
Miscanthus sinensis
Location: Eden Park, near Krohn entrance
Age: 2008
Photo Credit: Brandan Jones
Season: Mid Summer 2008
Miscanthus sinensis
Location: Eden Park, near Krohn entrance
Age: 2008
Photo Credit: Brandan Jones
Season: Mid Summer 2008
Miscanthus sinensis
Location: Eden Park, near Krohn entrance
Age: 2008
Photo Credit: Brandan Jones
Season: Mid Summer 2008
Location: Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea 975 Walnut Meadow Road Berea KY
GPS location of this plant [Latitude: 37.596200000000000 Longitude: -84.311889648437500] Specimen: 833
GPS location of this plant [Latitude: 37.596200000000000 Longitude: -84.311889648437500] Specimen: 833
Miscanthus sinensis at Kentucky Artisan Center
Location: Kentucky Artisan Center, Berea, Kentucky
Photo Credit: Brandan Jones
Season: June 2011
Planting of Miscanthus sinensis at Kentucky Artisan Center
Location: Kentucky Artisan Center, Berea, Kentucky
Photo Credit: Brandan Jones
Season: June 2011
Closeup of Miscanthus sinensis at Kentucky Artisan Center
Location: Kentucky Artisan Center, Berea, Kentucky
Photo Credit: Brandan Jones
Season: June 2011