Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra'
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Common Name: Little Zebra Maidengrass  
Plant photo of: Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra'
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Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Purple

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green, Yellow, Variegated

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Little Zebra is a naturally occurring dwarf form of Zebra grass. It has the same upward, arching habit, and same wide green foliage with yellow banding. Plumes emerge late summer, a lovely wine purple, eventually turning a tawny hue. Grows about 4 feet tall and wide, with the plumes about a foot higher.