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Little Zebra Dwarf Japanese Silver Grass
Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra'
Pronunciation: miss-KANTH-us sy-NEN-sis
SKU #04459
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.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; forms a dense foliage clump 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide.
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| Bloom Time | Late summer to fall |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| 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 |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Ninebark (Physocarpus); Juniper (Juniperus); Catmint (Nepeta); Potentilla (Potentilla); Cranesbill (Geranium) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Late summer to fall |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| 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. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Ninebark (Physocarpus); Juniper (Juniperus); Catmint (Nepeta); Potentilla (Potentilla); Cranesbill (Geranium) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
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.