Product Description
Horizontal yellow bands become ever more distinct through summer on upright plants 5-7' tall and 3' wide. Silvery plumes arise late summer and last all winter. Easy and showy, despite heat, drought, poor soil. Deer tend to avoid. Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'.
Product Details
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Botanical Name:
Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'
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Form:
Perennial, Ornamental Grass, Miscanthus
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Sun Exposure:
Full Sun, Partial Shade
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Height/Habit:
4 - 7 feet
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Spread:
36 - 60 inches
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Spacing:
5 feet
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Hardiness Zone:
4-9
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Flowering Date:
Late summer.
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Planting Instructions:
Do not plant in a site that experiences standing water in winter as the roots may rot.
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Winter Care:
Keep flower stalks for winter effect. Trim back in spring.
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Shipped:
2" POT
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Growth Rate:
Moderate to fast.
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Shipping Season:
Fall
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Flower Color:
White
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Flower Form:
Plumes carried above foliage.
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Foliage Type:
Green foliage develops golden yellow horizontal bands.
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Pruning:
Keep stalks for winter interest and trim down to within one foot of the ground in early spring.
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Pruning Time:
Early spring
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Fragrance:
None
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Soil Requirement:
Well-drained, but will tolerate a wide range of soil types.
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Additional Information:
Distinct white and green variation. Tolerates some shade, but will perform best in full sun. Rare and exotic. In mid-Summer, the foliage develops distinctive golden horizontal bands. In Autumn, silvery-white plumes appear and last up to two months. Grows 4 - 7 feet tall and spreads 3 - 5 feet. Use as an eye-catching accent or in a dramatic grouping. Hardy, drought-tolerant once established.
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Restricted States:
AE AK FL GU HI PR
Shipping
When will my order ship?
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:
2020 Fall Shipping Schedule |
Zone |
Most Dormant Bareroot & Potted Perennials, and Shrubs |
1A-4B |
9/7/20 - 10/30/20 |
5A |
9/7/20 - 10/30/20 |
5B |
9/7/20 - 10/30/20 |
6A & 6B |
9/7/20 - 10/30/20 |
7A |
9/7/20 - 11/13/20 |
7B |
9/7/20 - 11/13/20 |
8A & 8B |
9/7/20 - 11/13/20 |
9A-9B |
9/7/20 - 11/13/20 |
10A-10B |
9/7/20 - 11/13/20 |
Last Order Date |
Zones 1A - 6B: 10/26/20 Zones 7A - 10B: 11/9/20 |
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