Little Zebra Dwarf Japanese Silver Grass
Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra'
Pronunciation: miss-KANTH-us sy-NEN-sis
SKU #04459
| Description | A lovely dwarf ornamental grass with graceful, arching blades with eye-catching ivory to yellow highlights. Tall, upright flower stems topped with feathery, silver-white, summer plumes that soften and curl as they dry. A bold, striking selection perfect for borders, containers, and naturalized areas or edges of water gardens. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Late summer to fall |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; forms a dense foliage clump 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Ninebark (Physocarpus); Juniper (Juniperus); Catmint (Nepeta); Potentilla (Potentilla); Cranesbill (Geranium) |
| Care | Easily grown in average, evenly moist, well-drained, loamy soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, tolerates moderate dry spells. Cut foliage clumps back to 3 inches above the ground and apply fertilizer in late winter to early spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!
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Milaeger's Garden Mart 4838 Douglas Ave.
Racine, Wisconsin 53402 -
Ace Hardware-JCLicht 1735 22nd Ave.
Kenosha, Wisconsin 53140 -
Milaeger's Inc. - Sturtevant 8717 Hwy. 11
Sturtevant, Wisconsin 53402
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.