Welcome to our Plant Library! This is a new feature on our website to showcase the vast selection of plants that we carry across different seasons. We are continuously adding products, so if you are looking for a specific plant not listed below, we encourage you to call or visit to see if we have it in stock!
Zebra Grass
Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’
Common Name: Zebra Grass
Mature Height and Width:
4–6′ tall × 4–5′ wide (foliage)
6–8′ tall in bloom
Growth Habit: Bold, upright clump-forming ornamental grass with arching upper blades and a strong vertical presence. Forms a dense base with a slightly flaring, vase-shaped silhouette. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Broad green blades distinctly banded with irregular horizontal yellow striping across the leaf surface. Variegation appears uneven and naturally spaced along each blade. Foliage is coarse-textured and architectural.
Flower Description: Soft coppery-pink plumes in late summer that mature to tan. Plumes rise above the foliage and gradually lighten as they age.
Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall
Fall Color: Foliage transitions to golden-tan; plumes persist into winter.
Light Requirements: Full sun for best striping intensity and strongest vertical habit.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–9
Notable Landscape Uses:
Specimen grass in open lawn; driveway island beds; privacy screens; mixed perennial borders; bold architectural accent in modern landscapes; fall structure and seasonal interest; mass plantings.
Deer Resistance: High
Miscanthus species are generally not preferred by deer. Established Zebra Grass clumps typically experience minimal browsing in Zones 5–7.